Nashville SC
Nashville SC is an MLSMLSMajor League Soccer (MLS) is a top-flight professional soccer league comprising clubs in the United States and Canada. Play began in 1996, and the league has 30 clubs divided between Eastern and Western Conferences in 2026.Open the full entry club in Nashville, Tennessee, with its home at GEODIS Park.
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Key facts
2016USL predecessor established
In 2016, DMD Soccer acquired a USL franchise and established Nashville SC. The local amateur Nashville FC’s participation in the NPSL had helped build interest in a professional team.[1]
May 2017John Ingram’s group acquires control
On May 4, 2017, John Ingram’s Nashville Soccer Holdings acquired a majority interest in DMD Soccer, bringing club operations together with the MLS bid. The USL team was set to begin play in 2018.[1]
December 2017MLS franchise awarded
On December 20, 2017, MLS awarded Nashville an expansion franchise. John Ingram led the ownership group, whose partners at the time included the Wilf and Turner families.[2]
February 2020MLS debut
On February 29, 2020, Nashville SC made its MLS debut with a 2–1 loss to Atlanta United at Nissan Stadium. The crowd of 59,069 set Tennessee’s soccer attendance record at the time.[3]
May 2022GEODIS Park opens
On May 1, 2022, Nashville SC drew 1–1 with Philadelphia UnionPhiladelphia UnionPhiladelphia Union is a Major League Soccer club representing the Philadelphia region. It began play in 2010 and plays at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania. Keystone Sports and Entertainment owns and operates the club.Open the full entry in the first match at GEODIS Park. Randall Leal equalized from the penalty spot in the 85th minute before 30,109 spectators.[4]
August 2023Leagues Cup runners-up
In August 2023, Nashville SC faced Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup final at GEODIS Park. Fafà Picault equalized after Lionel Messi’s opener, but Nashville lost the penalty shootout.[5]
July 2024B.J. Callaghan appointed
On July 3, 2024, the club appointed U.S. men’s national team assistant B.J. Callaghan as head coach, with his tenure beginning on July 22.[6]
October 2025First U.S. Open Cup title
On October 1, 2025, Nashville SC defeated Austin FCAustin FCAustin FC is a professional soccer club in Austin, Texas, competing in MLS at Q2 Stadium.Open the full entry 2–1 at Q2 Stadium to win the U.S. Open Cup, its first major trophy. Hany Mukhtar and Sam Surridge scored, securing qualification for the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup.[7]
November 2025Season concludes
On November 8, 2025, Nashville SC’s season ended with a 4–0 loss to Inter Miami in the deciding third game of the MLS playoff first round. Its 16 regular-season wins and 58 goals were club records at the time.[8]
September 2026First club to clinch playoff berth
On September 19, 2026, Nashville SC beat Chicago FireChicago Fire FCChicago Fire FC is a professional soccer club in Major League Soccer, with its regular home at Soldier Field in Chicago.Open the full entry 3–0 at GEODIS Park to become the season’s first MLS club to clinch a playoff berth. The win brought its regular-season totals to 17 victories and 57 points, both club records at that time.[9]
Related Organizations, Websites, and Public Accounts
Nashville SC: Official website: https://www.nashvillesc.com/ (opens in a new window).[10]
Sources
- Nashville's Professional Soccer Movements Unite | Nashville SC (opens in a new window)
- Major League Soccer awards expansion club to Nashville | New England Revolution (opens in a new window)
- February 29, 2020: Reflecting on Nashville SC’s MLS Debut One Year Ago | Nashville SC (opens in a new window)
- Nashville Soccer Club Opens GEODIS Park in Front of a Sellout Crowd of 30,109 | Nashville SC (opens in a new window)
- Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami CF to inaugural Leagues Cup final triumph | LeaguesCup.com (opens in a new window)
- Nashville Soccer Club Appoints U.S. Men’s National Team Assistant Coach B.J. Callaghan As Head Coach | Nashville SC (opens in a new window)
- Match Recap: Nashville Soccer Club Wins Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup by Defeating Austin FC 2-1 | Nashville SC (opens in a new window)
- Renasant Recap: Nashville Soccer Club Concludes Record-Breaking Season with 4-0 Loss at Inter Miami CC in Audi MLS Cup Playoffs Round One Best-of-3 Series | Nashville SC (opens in a new window)
- Renasant Recap: Nashville Soccer Club Clinches Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs Berth with 3-0 Win over Chicago Fire FC | Nashville SC (opens in a new window)
- Nashville SC (opens in a new window)