Podcast
Club and Country
Braden Gall, Ben Wright of 615Soccer.com and a host of other experts talk Nashville SC and USA soccer.
- Soccer chart
- #101
- Episodes
- 270
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 55 min
- On air since
- 2021
- Latest episode
- 1 day ago
Episodes
270 episodes, newest first
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54 min
Epic home finale cements Nashville SC's place in the history books
Show notes
Nashville SC led a thrilling comeback against Red Bulls in a memorable and record-breaking home regular season finale. The best home team in MLS history tied Miami with a record 74 points just before celebrating the Supporters' Shield. Brian Schwake continues to make miracle saves while the offense took over in the second half. Then we glance at the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference.
Ben Wright, Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk Nashville SC and USA soccer.
Support Nashville's great local taprooms:
• 🍺 East Nashville Brew Works on the Eastside and Wilson Co.
• 🍺 Yazoo Brewing Company on the river in Madison
• 🍻 Elite food & beer from Tennessee Brew Works downtown🎶 by Moon Taxi
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48 min
Supporters' Shield Clinched: Eyes turn to MLS Cup Playoffs
Show notes
Nashville SC clinched the Supporters' Shield with a win over Montreal over the weekend. It was a culmination of an extraordinary year but also years of building by the front office. Nashville rotated on Wednesday in a 0-0 draw against Philadelphia that might cost the team the points record. Was it the right call? Then we look ahead at the final two matches and the potential MLS Cup bracket.
Ben Wright, Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk Nashville SC and USA soccer.
Support Nashville's great local taprooms:
• 🍺 East Nashville Brew Works on the Eastside and Wilson Co.
• 🍺 Yazoo Brewing Company on the river in Madison
• 🍻 Elite food & beer from Tennessee Brew Works downtown🎶 by Moon Taxi
📰 Fill out the Press Forward survey.
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1 hr 5 min
The data and history of Shield winners in MLS Cup playoffs
Show notes
Nashville drew on the road against San Jose and are still searching for the Supporters' Shield against Montreal this weekend. Did San Jose show the league anything about how to defend Nashville? Congrats to Reed Baker-Whiting and Matt Corcoran for making the MLS U22 squad. And we take a deep dive into the history of Shield winners in the playoffs.
Ben Wright, Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk Nashville SC and USA soccer.
Support Nashville's great local taprooms:
• 🍺 Yazoo Brewing Company on the river in Madison
• 🍻 Elite food & beer from Tennessee Brew Works downtown
• 🍺 East Nashville Brew Works on the Eastside and Wilson Co.🎶 by Moon Taxi
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57 min
Nashville dominates out of the break: The Shield is within reach!
Show notes
Nashville SC dominated Austin 4-1 on the road over the weekend. The Boys in Gold added a workman-like 4-0 victory against Sporting KC at home on Wednesday en route to the 14th home win of the year, tying an MLS record. How good can this team be?
The US Women's National Team lost once and drew with world No. 1 Spain this week as Emma Hayes continues to seek out her best staring line-up.
Ben Wright, Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk Nashville SC and USA soccer.
Support Nashville's great local taprooms:
• 🍺 Yazoo Brewing Company on the river in Madison
• 🍻 Elite food & beer from Tennessee Brew Works downtown
• 🍺 East Nashville Brew Works on the Eastside and Wilson Co.🎶 by Moon Taxi
📰 Fill out the Press Forward survey.
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59 min
USA finds depth in wins over Mexico, Canada
Show notes
The US Men's National Team just went unbeaten in four matches, including two shutouts over Mexico and Canada. The youth movement was on full display as the USMNT found new depth pieces. Who might have earned a permanent spot on the roster and is Brian Schwake one of the top three US keepers currently? Then, we look at Nashville SC's final seven matches as they travel to Austin this weekend.
Ben Wright, Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk Nashville SC and USA soccer.
Support Nashville's great local taprooms:
• 🍺 Yazoo Brewing Company on the river in Madison
• 🍻 Elite food & beer from Tennessee Brew Works downtown
• 🍺 East Nashville Brew Works on the Eastside and Wilson Co.🎶 by Moon Taxi
📰 Fill out the Press Forward survey.
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37 min
What the data says about Nashville SC (with John Muller)
Show notes
Ben Wright sits down with John Muller, founder of the Futi app, to talk all things MLS. Muller explains the new Futi app, why soccer is a tricky sport to quantify, and why he might be worried about Nashville in the playoffs.
Support Nashville's great local taprooms:
• 🍺 Yazoo Brewing Company on the river in Madison
• 🍻 Elite food & beer from Tennessee Brew Works downtown
• 🍺 East Nashville Brew Works on the Eastside and Wilson Co.🎶 by Moon Taxi
📰 Fill out the Press Forward survey.
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50 min
Joe says no one more time + USA's youth movement
Show notes
Nashville SC celebrated Joe Willis Night with a 2-0 clean sheet against Toronto. Then we dive into the US Men's National Team performance against Peru and Chile. The youth movement is clearly underway as a huge match with Mexico looms this weekend. Also, what the heck is going on with Man City and the EPL?
Ben Wright, Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk Nashville SC and USA soccer.
Support Nashville's great local taprooms:
• 🍺 Yazoo Brewing Company on the river in Madison
• 🍻 Elite food & beer from Tennessee Brew Works downtown
• 🍺 East Nashville Brew Works on the Eastside and Wilson Co.🎶 by Moon Taxi
📰 Fill out the Press Forward survey.
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58 min
Nashville clinches playoff spot ahead of international break
Show notes
Nashville SC clinched a playoff spot and set a club record with three more points in a blowout win against Chicago. All three DPs scored for the first time as Nashville dominated run of play. What is next against Toronto as four players depart for International duty? We hear from Brian Schwake about his call up to the US Men's National Team and how this club is staying focused during such a long season.
Ben Wright, Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk Nashville SC and USA soccer.
Support Nashville's great local taprooms:
• 🍺 Yazoo Brewing Company on the river in Madison
• 🍻 Elite food & beer from Tennessee Brew Works downtown
• 🍺 East Nashville Brew Works on the Eastside and Wilson Co.🎶 by Moon Taxi
📰 Fill out the Press Forward survey.
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59 min
Crossbars, Headers and Fingertips: Nashville steal a result from Miami
Show notes
Sam Surridge and Nashville SC score in the 91st minute to steal a critical result from Messi and Miami. Line-up tweaks, elite defending and Brian Schwake salvaged a point at the end of a tough week to keep the 'Yotes well clear of Miami and Vancouver in the Supporters Shield race. A big match with Chicago looms as Nashville return home.
Ben Wright, Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk Nashville SC and USA soccer.
Support Nashville's great local taprooms:
• 🍺 Yazoo Brewing Company on the river in Madison
• 🍻 Elite food & beer from Tennessee Brew Works downtown
• 🍺 East Nashville Brew Works on the Eastside and Wilson Co.🎶 by Moon Taxi
📰 Fill out the Press Forward survey.
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42 min
Week of missed chances foreshadows trip to Miami
Show notes
Nashville SC missed a chance at a win over New York on Friday night. Nashville missed another chance at a win or draw over Toronto on Wednesday night. Defensive rotation, midfield control and finishing touch create key questions as the Boys in Gold head to Miami to face Messi.
Ben Wright and Braden Gall talk Nashville SC and USA soccer.
Support Nashville's great local taprooms:
• 🍺 Yazoo Brewing Company on the river in Madison
• 🍻 Elite food & beer from Tennessee Brew Works downtown
• 🍺 East Nashville Brew Works on the Eastside and Wilson Co.🎶 by Moon Taxi
📰 Fill out the Press Forward survey.
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52 min
SC tops Cincy: Is Nashville's starting XI fully formed?
Show notes
Nashville rolled out the healthiest starting XI they've had all year and the result was a 4-0 victory over Cincinnati. The offense finally feels fully formed while the defense delivered the wildest clean sheet of the season. Plus, who is Owen Presthus and how does a "tifo" come to be? What's the latest with Flo Balogun and Messi?
Ben Wright and Braden Gall are joined by Steve Cavendish of the NashvilleBanner.com to talk Nashville SC and USA soccer.
Support Nashville's great local taprooms:
• 🍺 Yazoo Brewing Company on the river in Madison
• 🍻 Elite food & beer from Tennessee Brew Works downtown
• 🍺 East Nashville Brew Works on the Eastside and Wilson Co.🎶 by Moon Taxi
📰 Fill out the Press Forward survey.
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50 min
Historic week capped by stoppage time game-winners
Show notes
Nashville SC won for the first time in club history at Red Bulls with a stoppage time game-winner off a set piece. The Boys in Gold then followed that up with one of the most memorable comebacks in club history by scoring two more stoppage times goals to top Columbus 3-2 on Saturday night. After beating Miami, the two wins makes last week the most historic week of MLS soccer in Nashville SC history.
Ben Wright and Braden Gall are joined by Steve Cavendish of the NashvilleBanner.com to talk Nashville SC and USA soccer.
Support Nashville's great local taprooms:
• 🍺 Yazoo Brewing Company on the river in Madison
• 🍻 Elite food & beer from Tennessee Brew Works downtown
• 🍺 East Nashville Brew Works on the Eastside and Wilson Co.🎶 by Moon Taxi
📰 Fill out the Press Forward survey.
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51 min
Scorching Nashville attack cools Messi, Miami in historic victory
Show notes
The Boys in Gold delivered a complete team victory over Messi and Miami in one of the most important regular season performances in club history. Elias Saad and Reed Baker-Whiting played the best match of their NSC careers while the rest of the stars delivered as well. The crowd was electric, Messi was off, the midfield and defense were sound and Brian Schwake continued his USMNT-caliber play.
Ben Wright and Braden Gall are joined by Steve Cavendish of the NashvilleBanner.com to talk Nashville SC and USA soccer.
Support Nashville's great local taprooms:
• 🍺 Yazoo Brewing Company on the river in Madison
• 🍻 Elite food & beer from Tennessee Brew Works downtown
• 🍺 East Nashville Brew Works on the Eastside and Wilson Co.🎶 by Moon Taxi
📰 Fill out the Press Forward survey.
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55 min
Supporters' Shield Showdown: All attention shifts to Messi, Miami
Show notes
Nashville SC is eliminated from the Leagues Cup after rotating in two of the three group stage matches. The strategy was to focus on and prepare for Miami's visit on this weekend. Messi and the best offense in MLS come to Nashville in a battle of the top two teams in the league. What kind of match will unfold as emotion will likely play a huge role in the outcome for both clubs.
Ben Wright and Braden Gall are joined by 104.5 The Zone's Lucas Panzica to talk Nashville SC and USA soccer.
Support Nashville's great local taprooms:
• 🍺 Yazoo Brewing Company on the river in Madison
• 🍻 Elite food & beer from Tennessee Brew Works downtown
• 🍺 East Nashville Brew Works on the Eastside and Wilson Co.🎶 by Moon Taxi
📰 Fill out the Press Forward survey.
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59 min
2026 Leagues Cup: To Try or Not To Try?
Show notes
Nashville SC's offense played a great first half against DC United but a sloppy second half resulted in dropping two points. How has the return to play impacted the club's decision around the League's Cup? An entirely new starting line-up resulted in a 1-0 loss at home to Leon. Is it the right strategy and is the club prioritizing the right things? We also breakdown Elias Saad's debut as well as FIFA's latest corruption scandal.
Ben Wright and Braden Gall talk Nashville SC and USA soccer.
Support Nashville's great local taprooms:
• 🍺 Yazoo Brewing Company on the river in Madison
• 🍻 Elite food & beer from Tennessee Brew Works downtown
• 🍺 East Nashville Brew Works on the Eastside and Wilson Co.🎶 by Moon Taxi
📰 Fill out the Press Forward survey.
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54 min
Offensive issues continue in Orlando for NSC
Show notes
Nashville SC has won two out of three matches since returning to MLS play following the World Cup but haven't looked good doing it. A loss to a surging Orlando City side raise concerns about the state of the offense in Nashville. Then can the US Men's National Team secure Mauricio Pochettino for a full World Cup cycle?
Ben Wright of SixOneFiveSoccer.com and Braden Gall talk Nashville SC and USA soccer.
📰 Fill out the Press Forward survey.
In Nashville? Support great local taprooms:
• 🍺 Yazoo Brewing Company on the river in Madison
• 🍻 Elite food & beer from Tennessee Brew Works downtown
• 🍺 East Nashville Brew Works on the Eastside and Wilson Co.🎶 by Moon Taxi
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56 min
New Champions of the World: Spain dominate World Cup
Show notes
Spain are World Champions for the second time in four World Cups. How were they able to dominate Argentina in the Final and what does it say about this Spanish side historically? Messi and Argentina did not play as expected and it got ugly after the match. What else did we learn from the World Cup about format, the future and the USA? Then Nashville SC gets a gritty result against Atlanta in front of a big crowd.
Lucas Panzica, Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk Nashville SC and USA soccer.
📰 Fill out the Press Forward survey.
In Nashville? Support great local taprooms:
• 🍺 Yazoo Brewing Company on the river in Madison
• 🍻 Elite food & beer from Tennessee Brew Works downtown
• 🍺 East Nashville Brew Works on the Eastside and Wilson Co.🎶 by Moon Taxi
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57 min
Nashville SC back riding World Cup wave
Show notes
After 54 days, Nashville SC is back on Friday night against Atlanta - with two new players and a mostly healthy roster. Then we dive into the World Cup's impact on MLS and soccer. How did Spain topple France and what on Earth happened in the second half of the England-Argentina match. Who wins in the World Cup Final and are people tired of Messi?
Ben Wright, Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk Nashville SC and USA soccer.
📰 Fill out the Press Forward survey.
In Nashville? Support great local taprooms:
• 🍺 Yazoo Brewing Company on the river in Madison
• 🍻 Elite food & beer from Tennessee Brew Works downtown
• 🍺 East Nashville Brew Works on the Eastside and Wilson Co.🎶 by Moon Taxi
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42 min
BONUS: World Cup, MLS, Nashville SC with Joe Lowery
Show notes
Joe Lowery of Backheeled and Total Soccer Show stops by to break down the USMNT’s disappointing exit from the 2026 World Cup with Ben Wright. The convo includes what went wrong and what comes next for this team.
Plus, MLS is about to resume play after the World Cup break, and Joe walks us through his most impressive teams, as well as Nashville’s chances at lifting a trophy.
Be sure to watch the show at 440 Sports YouTube channel.
If you care about local news coverage, please take five minutes to fill out this anonymous survey to help Press Forward fund quality local news.
In Nashville? Support great local taprooms and breweries:
• Yazoo Brewing Company on the river in Madison
• Elite food and beer from Tennessee Brew Works downtown
• East Nashville Brew Works in Wilson County and the Eastside -
1 hr 18 min
Distracted USA no-shows in historic defeat to Belgium
Show notes
USA failed to show up against Belgium in a historic loss on Monday night. The team is out of the World Cup after a sloppy, timid, uncharacteristic performance. What is Christian Pulisic's legacy and future? What will Mauricio Pochettino and USA Soccer do next? Who are we rooting for now?
Ben Wright, Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk Nashville SC and USA soccer. Be sure to watch the show at 440 Sports YouTube channel.
If you care about local news coverage, please take five minutes to fill out this anonymous survey to help Press Forward fund quality local news.
In Nashville? Support great local taprooms and breweries:
• Yazoo Brewing Company on the river in Madison
• Elite food and beer from Tennessee Brew Works downtown
• East Nashville Brew Works in Wilson County and the Eastside
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