Club and Country

Wes and Tim discuss one of the worst setbacks of the season, a 2-1 loss in Toronto. How can the Boys in Gold fix what ails them on set pieces, and what does the defeat do to their aspirations? EARLY SHOUT -- 2:53 Gold Nuggets: Breaking down Nashville's set piece struggles Previewing the third leg of the Inter Miami trilogy + the club's first trip to Chicago EMBRACE CONSENSUS -- 20:47 Is the Toront...

Nashville SC right back Alistair Johnston joins the show to discuss the strides he's made for club and country in year two of his professional career. Plus, Wes criticizes the lazy coverage -- or lack thereof -- of Hany Mukhtar, Gary Smith and the Boys in Gold. EARLY SHOUT: 4:17 Gold Nuggets: How Nashville SC's road form stacks up Wrapping up the club's second straight road win Headed to The Six I...

Wes and Tim truly cover Club AND Country in this listener-driven episode. First, they analyze Nashville SC's six-point win over NYFC, before digging deep into the US-Canada World Cup Qualifier at Nissan Stadium. EARLY SHOUT -- 4:40 Hany Mukhtar talks about yet another brace Gold Nuggets: Mukhtar stands atop MLS Fight night in Nashville: Was Dax's red a fair decision? Previewing the artists formerl...

Nashville SC just won its first match on the road. Tim and Wes commemorate the occasion by going deep into the tactics behind the win, then sharing two compelling guest interviews. EARLY SHOUT: 5:49 Gold Nuggets: An afternoon of firsts in Atlanta The tactics that led to the win A glance at NYCFC INTERVIEW WITH THE COOLIGANS: 24:59 The hosts of America's funniest soccer podcast chat about NYCFC and...

Wes returns from travels abroad, and the duo review the season to date. EARLY SHOUT -- 5:17 Recapping the Orlando draw Gold Nuggets: NSC's set piece struggles Prepping for Atlanta United, Part III Handicapping the club's final 14 matches EMBRACE CONSENSUS -- 29:45 Midseason Superlatives Lebo Moloto Most Valuable Player Ropapa Mensah Super Sub Bolu Akinyode Goal of the Year Kosuke Kimura Most Under...

Nashville SC puts together one of the most complete and entertaining performances of the season against DC United. EARLY SHOUT (3:25): CJ Sapong continues to roll Riding the waves from week to week GOLD NUGGETS (4:58) Multiple brace scorers Attacking confidence Alex Muyl talks chemistry Set piece defense SPECIAL GUEST (11:12): Orlando Sentinel's Julia Poe, Previews Wednesday's match Offers insight...

Nashville SC fails to take advantage of a second half lead against Miami and loses in stoppage time, ending a three-game week with a grand total of two points. EARLY SHOUT (4:56): Very few road chances add context Rotating a bunch of dudes Why it worked... and didn't Miami earned it GOLD NUGGETS (12:09) Hany, Leal and CJ More time or less? DC United on Sunday EMBRACE CONSENSUS (16:48): Does Nashvi...

Nashville SC pocketed a point in Toronto and heads to New England and Miami for battles against the East's best and worst teams, respectively. Was the Toronto draw a good result or a disappointment? And what does debutant Robert Castellanos think about the goal he scored in The Six? EARLY SHOUT: 4:15 Robert Castellanos and Gary Smith discuss the center back's debut goal How did Alistair Johnston f...

The Boys in Gold blasted FC Cincinnati 3-0 to earn the first win over their northern rival. Now, they turn their eyes to a three-match road trip and an opportunity to contend for a home playoff spot. EARLY SHOUT: 6:36 C.J. Sapong makes a statement in the striker battle. What did he say after the match? Taylor Washington proves his value...and raves about his first win over Cincy Gold Nuggets: Expl...

Wes and Tim go deep into the numbers and tactics behind Nashville's historic 5-1 win over Chicago Fire. Then, they talk with Columbus Crew TV analyst Jordan Angeli about upcoming tests from Crew and FC Cincinnati. EARLY SHOUT: 5:46 Hear from Hany Mukhtar and Gary Smith after a record-setting evening GOLD NUGGETS: The metrics behind Hany's hatty INTERVIEW WITH JORDAN ANGELI: 18:32 How have the Crew...

Nashville suffered a disappointing draw against shorthanded Atlanta United but won a greater prize last week: club record transfer Ake Loba. On this episode, club leadership talks about the historic acquisition, and Wes and Tim break down the draw and look ahead at the Chicago match. EARLY SHOUT: 5:30 Strong words from Gary Smith about the draw with Atlanta United Gold nuggets: A first for Nashvil...

Nashville strikes early and holds on for yet another home result. Tim Sullivan and Braden Gall, who fills in for Wes Boling, recap the win, the big soccer moment that Nashville is having and the international competitions taking place around the globe as well as prepare you for the upcoming match with Atlanta United.. EARLY SHOUT (5:30) CJ Sapong gets things going early Joe Willis collects another...

Nashville's first two-match week saw a pair of second-year pros carry the club to a dramatic midweek win. Wes and Tim recap two more comeback results, discuss Jhonder Cadiz's loan extension and get you ready for NSC's debut date with the Philadelphia Union. EARLY SHOUT -- 6:09 Resetting a wild week at Nissan Stadium: Two young players save the day What's behind this club's flair for comebacks? GOL...

Nashville Soccer Club seeks to rebound from its first loss of the year and reclaim a place above the playoff line, during a busy week against a pair of Canadian clubs. What did we learn from NSC's first setback, and what are the club's aspirations for its five-match homestand? EARLY SHOUT -- 5:46 Notes from the loss in New Jersey Gold Nuggets: Comparing Nashville's home and run form by the numbers...

As international break ends and Nashville SC prepares to visit Red Bull Arena Friday, we give an interim report of the club's first seven matches. What do the numbers tell us about NSC's performance relative to last year? And might the club be poised to bring in more talent up top for a record transfer fee? EARLY SHOUT -- 3:38 Randall Leal is no longer a DP. What does that mean for the club? Is NS...

Tim and Wes catch their breaths after a CONCACAF classic, then dive into MLS roster rules and what they mean for Nashville SC. Stick around for a substantive series of mailbag questions and international break updates concerning the Boys in Gold. And don't miss the terrible Dave Romney pun. EARLY SHOUT -- 3:28 What does Tres a Dos mean for the U.S. Men's National Team heading into a vital stretch...

Nashville SC TV commentator Tony Husband joins the show to discuss his journey across the pond, his lifelong love of American sports and how he approaches broadcasts with his Nashville audience in mind. Plus, Wes and Tim break down a historic result at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. EARLY SHOUT -- 4:18 Summarizing Nashville's come-from-behind draw in Atlanta Gold Nuggets -- why the result was historic Pre...

Wes and Tim recap Nashville's inaugural match with Austin FC before moving on to a robust discussion with Jillian Sakovits, Atlanta United sideline analyst and co-host of The Call Up, a popular MLS podcast. EARLY SHOUT -- 4:44 Nashville extends its shutout streak to HOW many minutes? The Boys in Gold lead MLS in this category dating back to 2020 NSC becomes the first team in the East to beat a Wes...

After we recap Nashville SC's scoreless draw with Real Salt Lake, we welcome FOX commentator and U.S. soccer icon Alexi Lalas for a chat about Nashville's growth in year two, American soccer's global growth journey and how to strike a balance between ambition and authenticity. 3:30 -- EARLY SHOUT Analyzing Nashville SC's form after five matches Two club records in a goalless match? What does it me...

An interview-packed, insight-filled episode featuring a candid chat with recent Nashville SC goal-scorer CJ Sapong, plus a meaty preview of Nashville-RSL with Real Salt Lake alum and broadcast Brian Dunseth. 4:00 -- EARLY SHOUT On a scale of 1 to 10, how important was Nashville's win over New England? Gold nuggets: A formation shift, more front-foot soccer and a chance for Nashville to reverse Eas...

What can we take away from three consecutive draws to start Nashville SC's season? Wes and Tim dive in and take your thoughts in an extended mailbag episode. 3:03 -- Early Shout Nashville's defense is back -- what did we learn from the club's first clean sheet of the season? Should Walker Zimmerman have been sent off by the referee? The pendulum swings away from the attack -- what do the underlyin...

Can Nashville SC overcome its early-match woes after a pair of action-packed draws to start the season? We discuss the club's highs and lows against Montreal, then catch up with NSC radio voice John Freeman about memorable moments in his broadcast tenure at the club. 3:26 -- Early Shout Are the slow starts a sign of a fatal flaw...or just bad luck? Gold nuggets: Stats that explain why Nashville SC...

Tim and Wes break down Nashville SC's opening match and preview action against the artist formerly known as the Montreal Impact. 4:14 -- EARLY SHOUT Things you might not know about Nashville SC's draw with Cincy, including club records on both sides of the pitch, comments from Gary Smith and why NSC fans shouldn't be TOO worried about conceding two goals to FCC 10:30 -- EMBRACE CONSENSUS The hosts...

Nashville SC General Manager Mike Jacobs joins Tim and Wes for an extended conversation about how he built the roster for year two of MLS, his aspirations for the club, and moneyball philosophy. EARLY SHOUT 2:29 -- Hear from Gary Smith and Ian Ayre about the gaffer's contract extension -- did he deserve it? (spoiler...yes, he did) 8:40 -- Nashville trades for right back Dylan Nealis -- what does 2...

We set the stage for the upcoming season by answering your questions and assessing Nashville SC's expectations in year two. Good content is coming your way faster than Tucker Hume can flap his wings! 3:25 - Early Shout: Recapping Nashville's second preseason friendly and asking whether the cancelled MLS preseason matches will have a detrimental effect 12:28 - Should Nashville SC go all in on the U...