Club and Country

Nashville SC is seeing red after settling for a point in Toronto. Now, can they fend off a feisty St. Louis team that tops the table in the West? What is Nashville's issue against Toronto? Rare futility from Hany Why does Tim think St. Louis is overrated? What's the big announcement coming Tuesday? Alternate history: Could Messi have developed in MLS? Club & Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose. For...

Messi is coming to MLS (finally!) and the Boys in Gold put their eight-match unbeaten streak on the line. Walker Zimmerman is back Nashville 2-1 win over Dallas Hany's continued brilliance Toronto rematch A plea to the Supporter's Section Before Messi and After Messi Why this is unique in MLS history Financials of the deal Apple's investment Club & Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose. For in-depth c...

The Boys in Gold earned their third straight league victory with a 3-1 conquest of Columbus Sunday. Now, Nashville turns its eyes toward its league aspirations after crashing out of the U.S. Open Cup. Is Nashville a Supporters Shield contender? Has Hany reached top form? Was the U.S. Open Cup rotation key to Nashville's win over the Crew? How is Shaq Moore fitting into the attack? Club & Country i...

Nashville SC swept a pair of southern rivals last week. Now, the Boys in Gold turn their eyes to the U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 before a home date with Columbus Sunday. How Nashville exceeded our expectations this month The first comeback win since... Hany's status in the MVP race Should the Boys in Gold care about the Open Cup or focus completely on league action? History in Huntsville...and a sur...

Nashville SC prepares to face Charlotte FC and Inter Miami in an important, congested week against Southern rivals. Recapping the DC United match Two things you probably didn't know about Charlotte and Miami Would Nashville have beaten DC with Walker on the pitch? How should Gary Smith rotate the squad to maximize success this week? Club & Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose. For in-depth coverage o...

Nashville SC is unbeaten in five matches after a 3-0 win over Chicago and a 2-0 Open Cup triumph over Dallas. Wes and Tim dig into mailbag questions to dissect the team's recent success. Nuggets from the most dominant win in club history How should Gary Smith balance the Open Cup and league play? What is Randall Leal's best position in Nashville's current attacking setup? Should NSC fans worry abo...

Nashville SC is unbeaten in its last seven matches against Atlanta after dispatching the Five Stripes 3-1 last weekend. But that wasn't the biggest news around the club. The termination of Ake Loba's contract opens a designated player spot, and the trade of CJ Sapong brings in badly needed center back depth. Now that Ake Loba is off the books, what comes next? Nashville's dominance of the Atlanta...

Nashville SC drew with LAFC Saturday to extend a three-match winless streak. Now, the Boys in Gold turn their eyes to U.S. Open Cup midweek action before a showdown with Atlanta this weekend. Wes and Tim assess transfer needs, break down Hany Mukhtar's first goal-scoring streak of the season and name their ideal Open Cup lineups. Is Hany heating up? Was Walker Zimmerman's departure the deciding fa...

Gary Smith called Nashville SC's slow start in New York a "travesty." What do Wes and Tim think? This week's episode of Club & Country assesses what should worry NSC fans from the loss and what was just the result of 25 poor minutes. Strong words from Gary Smith about both sides of the ball Gold Nuggets: Nashville's futility when it concedes Analyzing a surprising personnel decision Do the striker...

Nashville SC failed to score at home for the second straight match in a 0-0 draw against Toronto FC. What will it take to fix the attack, and how can the Boys in Gold capitalize on the best defense in MLS? Gold Nuggets: Putting NSC's defensive dominance in context Does a baseball diamond play into Nashville's hands or favor NYCFC? Who do Wes and Tim identify as the best in-league and international...

Nashville SC earned a vintage 2-0 win in Orlando that fit the template of how it likes to perform on the road. Tim and Wes dig into the result and put it in historical context before turning their eyes to Toronto. Was this the Nashvilliest match in NSC history? Gold Nuggets: How NSC's xG overachievement fits into club and MLS history Previewing a high-priced, underachieving Toronto team Can the Bo...

Monday, our community was shaken by a tragedy that is all too familiar across our country, but is even more visceral when it hits places that are familiar to us. Wes and Tim offer their thoughts on the tragedy, as well as tangible actions everyone can take to advocate for change. Then, the duo answers mailbag questions about the loss to Cincinnati. Club & Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose. For in-...

Cincy Soccer Talk's Geoff Tebbetts lends his tactical expertise to a discussion of Nashville SC's weekend showdown with FC Cincinnati. The talented writer, commentator and tactician breaks down keys to success for the Lions, who are one of two remaining unbeatens in the Eastern Conference but have never beaten the Boys in Gold. Read Geoff's work at CincinnatiSoccerTalk.com. Club & Country is spons...

Nashville suffered its first loss of the season in New England Saturday. Are there reasons for concern, or was this just an off night? Wes and Tim discuss the dynamics behind the defeat. The gaffer weighs in on the defeat Should NSC have been awarded a penalty? One concerning stat from the loss How does Jan Gregus fit into the roster? How much better has NSC been than Cincy in the clubs' MLS histo...

Taylor Washington opened his MLS account and Jacob Shaffelburg scored his second goal of the season in a 2-0 win over CF Montreal. Are the Boys in Gold showing early signs of being a contender, or are they beneficiaries of a favorable early schedule? Wes and Tim analyze Nashville SC's three-game resume and preview the New England match. Gold Nuggets: Surveying Taylor Washington's impact, on and of...

Nashville SC drew Red Bulls 0-0 in one of the weakest attacking performances in its MLS history. Wes and Tim analyze why that wasn't a surprise, then address the club's depth after a match in which Hany Mukhtar, Randall Leal and Anibal Godoy were missing from the starting XI. Gold Nuggets: Nearly historic attacking futility, but the best defense in MLS Why did Walker wear the armband despite Dax's...

Nashville SC dispatched New York City FC 2-0 in a dominant season-opening display at GEODIS Park. Wes and Tim dive into the stories, numbers and tactics behind the victory before previewing another bash against a team from the Big Apple. Was this a case of NSC being great or NYCFC being bad? How did the team overcome Hany's absence from the lineup? Gary Smith emphasizes the importance of good wing...

Hot Tim Winter is over and it's match week in Nashville! Wes and Tim preview the season and predict team, individual and league performances for 2023. What does Nashville SC need to get from each position? Team superlatives, including: Non-Hany MVP Underrated 2023 NSC Player Young Player of the Year League finish + attacking and defensive rankings Who will win the East, West and Supporters Shield?...

Should Nashville SC fans be concerned about the lack of goals this preseason? Wes and Tim dive into the attack, assess 2023 aspirations and touch on Huntsville's preseason debut. Plus, Wes addresses some news he recently shared about his role with Nashville SC radio. And, the guys give an M.L. Rose history lesson! Follow the Boys in Gold at ClubCountryUSA.com. The podcast is sponsored by M.L. Rose...

Jamie Watson was announced Monday as a member of Apple TV's inaugural Major League Soccer broadcast team. Wes and Tim catch up with the former Nashville SC TV analyst to explore what led to the opportunity and how he'll tell the MLS story at a national level. How did he position himself for this opportunity? How did his time with Nashville SC equip him for a national TV role? How will his approach...

How has Nashville SC's preseason transpired so far? Wes and Tim glean soundbites from Gary Smith's post-Lou City press conference to paint a picture of Nashville's successes and challenges a month out from the season. Also: Should we be concerned about a sluggish scoring start? Gary Smith offers insight into preseason progress, connections in the final third and a budding young academy talent Stor...

The guys take a 30,000-foot view of the franchise as it enters its fourth trip through MLS. Tim Sullivan is joined by Steve Cavendish of the NashvilleBanner.com and Braden Gall of 440Sports.com to talk coaching, style, roster, front office and the MLS writ large entering 2023. Reminder: Wes' Little Happy Hour Thingy Expectations vs. excitement? What does pressure look like for Gary Smith? Can his...

Nashville SC begins preseason play this weekend, and the Club & Country crew is in match mode. Wes and Tim journey through the roster to bring a fact, a question and a prediction about each position group -- keeper, back line, central midfield, wing and forward. Then, Ben Cork from Once a Metro drops by to chat about Nashville's first preseason opponent, New York Red Bulls. Club & Country is spons...

You are the guest on this week's episode of Club & Country. We asked for your questions, and you delivered. Is Nashville SC done making major acquisitions this offseason? How will the club approach its preseason matches? Might NSC be in the hunt for Chicho Arango? We'll even dive into the club anthem and beer prices. Club & Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose. For in-depth coverage of the Boys in Go...

A flurry of roster moves marked a busy start to 2023, as the season lurks just seven weeks away. Wes and Tim explore the Ake Loba loan and Dave Romney trade. Is the core strong enough to compete, or does NSC need to do more? Club & Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose. For in-depth coverage of the Boys in Gold, visit ClubCountryUSA.com.