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Nashville SC not necessarily convincing, but victorious in Birmingham

Daniel Ríos photo from file. Tim Sullivan/For Club and Country. The lone tally came from the penalty spot as Nashville SC hit the road to down expansion club Birmingham Legion in the Magic City Wednesday evening. Nashville winger Alan Winn won the penalty on a drive into the penalty area, where he was taken down from behind by Legion defender Femi Hollinger-Janzen. NSC leading scorer … Continue reading Nashville SC not necessarily convincing, but victorious in Birmingham

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Nashville SC still a work in progress, but it’s time for offensive consistency

Liam Doyle photo from file. Ryan Lassan/For Club and Country. NASHVILLE – Sometimes results are, by their nature, disappointing. That is certainly the case with Nashville’s 1-1 draw against the Charlotte Independence Saturday evening. The Boys in Gold remain one of the USL Championship’s top teams on an aggregate basis, but frustrating outcomes have been unfortunately frequent this year. Whether that’s allowing two late goals to … Continue reading Nashville SC still a work in progress, but it’s time for offensive consistency

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Nashville SC overcomes shaky moments to win 2019 Cup debut

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Nashville SC got a goal and two assists from winger Alan Winn, but conceded twice against USL League Two (formerly known as the PDL) side South Georgia Tormenta 2 in s Round 2 matchup in the US Open Cup. The Boys in Gold will take the 3-2 victory, but certainly with a thought in their mind that they must avoid moments of letdown … Continue reading Nashville SC overcomes shaky moments to win 2019 Cup debut

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Offensive breakout eases feelings for Nashville SC with lighter stretch on the way

Daniel Ríos photo from file. NASHVILLE – Although Nashville SC has been one of the top teams in the USL Championship so far this season, it’s fair to question just how successful they can be against other high-caliber sides: home losses to Saint Louis FC and Tampa Bay Rowdies, a road flop at Charleston Battery, and even dropping points in a tie at the Pittsburgh Riverhounds … Continue reading Offensive breakout eases feelings for Nashville SC with lighter stretch on the way

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Nashville SC takes home comfortable win against Swope Park Rangers

NASHVILLE – Nashville SC got on the board early, with Daniel Ríos scoring in the sixth minute, and they got on the board often, with Ríos adding a second and assisting Alan Winn, and Winn’s fellow winger Kharlton Belmar adding a goal of his own in the second half to cap the Nashville scoring. Swope Park Rangers would add a goal of their own – Nashville … Continue reading Nashville SC takes home comfortable win against Swope Park Rangers

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Boys in Gold still lacking sparkle in loss to Tampa Bay

Photo from file. Don’t forget to vote in the player ratings, and see other coverage from the game here. NASHVILLE – Things are not super-fun in Nashville right now. A Nashville SC team that entered 2019 as one of the favorites to hoist the USL Championship Cup is on a poor run of form. The Boys in Gold dropped a home contest for a second time … Continue reading Boys in Gold still lacking sparkle in loss to Tampa Bay

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For the second time at home, Nashville falls 1-0 on a set piece goal

NASHVILLE – Nashville SC controlled play early against the Tampa Bay Rowdies, with four shots in the first 16 minutes of the game. Kharlton Belmar had a golden chance with a free header at the back post that glanced just wide. However, that would be the final shot of the first half for the Boys in Gold, while Tampa Bay would strike first. On a … Continue reading For the second time at home, Nashville falls 1-0 on a set piece goal

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