Nashville SC 2021 soccer season
The 2021 Nashville SC season was the club's second season as a member of Major League Soccer. This was the club's last season in the Eastern Conference after being added to the Conference in 2020 after the MLS is Back Tournament as the club returns to the Western Conference the following season in 2022 due to the addition of Charlotte FC.[1]
Club
Current roster
- As of September 23, 2021[2]
Squad no.
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Name
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Nationality
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Position(s)
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Date of birth (age)
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Previous club
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Apps
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Goals
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Goalkeepers
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1
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Joe Willis
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GK
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(1988-08-10) August 10, 1988 (age 36)
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Houston Dynamo FC
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51
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0
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35
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Bryan Meredith
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GK
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(1989-08-02) August 2, 1989 (age 35)
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Vancouver Whitecaps FC
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0
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0
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—
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Tor Saunders
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GK
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(1998-04-30) April 30, 1998 (age 26)
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Coastal Carolina
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0
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0
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Defenders
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2
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Daniel Lovitz
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DF
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(1991-08-27) August 27, 1991 (age 33)
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CF Montréal
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46
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1
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3
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Jalil Anibaba
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DF
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(1988-10-19) October 19, 1988 (age 36)
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New England Revolution
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22
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1
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4
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Dave Romney
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DF
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(1993-06-12) June 12, 1993 (age 31)
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LA Galaxy
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51
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1
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5
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Jack Maher (GA)
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DF
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(1999-10-28) October 28, 1999 (age 25)
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Indiana University
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15
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1
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12
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Alistair Johnston
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DF
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(1998-10-08) October 8, 1998 (age 26)
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Wake Forest University
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39
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1
|
15
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Eric Miller
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DF
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(1993-01-15) January 15, 1993 (age 32)
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New York City FC
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14
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0
|
18
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Dylan Nealis
|
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DF
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(1998-07-30) July 30, 1998 (age 26)
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Inter Miami CF
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3
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0
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23
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Taylor Washington
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DF
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(1993-08-16) August 16, 1993 (age 31)
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Nashville SC (USL)
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29
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0
|
24
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Robert Castellanos
|
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DF
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(1998-05-11) May 11, 1998 (age 26)
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Rio Grande Valley FC
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1
|
1
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25
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Walker Zimmerman
|
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DF
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(1993-05-19) May 19, 1993 (age 31)
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Los Angeles FC
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41
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5
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Midfielders
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6
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Dax McCarty (C)
|
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MF
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(1987-04-30) April 30, 1987 (age 37)
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Chicago Fire FC
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46
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2
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8
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Randall Leal (INTL)
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MF
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(1997-01-14) January 14, 1997 (age 28)
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Deportivo Saprissa
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47
|
9
|
10
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Hany Mukhtar (DP)
|
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MF
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(1995-03-21) March 21, 1995 (age 29)
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Brøndby IF
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42
|
17
|
19
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Alex Muyl (HG)
|
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MF
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(1995-09-30) September 30, 1995 (age 29)
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New York Red Bulls
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46
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3
|
20
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Aníbal Godoy
|
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MF
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(1990-02-10) February 10, 1990 (age 34)
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San Jose Earthquakes
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39
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1
|
22
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Matt LaGrassa
|
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MF
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(1993-01-27) January 27, 1993 (age 32)
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Nashville SC (USL)
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20
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0
|
26
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Luke Haakenson
|
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MF
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(1997-09-10) September 10, 1997 (age 27)
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Creighton University
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13
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2
|
27
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Tah Brian Anunga
|
|
MF
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(1996-08-10) August 10, 1996 (age 28)
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Charleston Battery
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34
|
1
|
Forwards
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7
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Abu Danladi
|
|
FW
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(1995-10-18) October 18, 1995 (age 29)
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Minnesota United FC
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24
|
3
|
11
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Rodrigo Piñeiro (INTL)
|
|
FW
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(1999-05-05) May 5, 1999 (age 25)
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Danubio F.C.
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2
|
0
|
14
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Daniel Rios
|
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FW
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(1995-02-22) February 22, 1995 (age 29)
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Nashville SC (USL)
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28
|
6
|
17
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C. J. Sapong
|
|
FW
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(1988-12-27) December 27, 1988 (age 36)
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Chicago Fire FC
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25
|
10
|
70
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Handwalla Bwana (HG)
|
|
FW
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(1999-06-25) June 25, 1999 (age 25)
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Seattle Sounders FC
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8
|
0
|
72
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Aké Loba (DP, INTL)
|
|
FW
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(1998-04-01) April 1, 1998 (age 26)
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C.F. Monterrey
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12
|
0
|
99
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Jhonder Cádiz (DP, INTL)
|
|
FW
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(1995-07-25) July 25, 1995 (age 29)
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Dijon FCO
|
27
|
4
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Roster transactions
In
#
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Pos.
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Player
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Signed from
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Details
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Date
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Source
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26
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MF
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Luke Haakenson
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Charlotte Independence
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Loan period ended, option exercised
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December 2, 2020
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[3]
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11
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MF
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Rodrigo Piñeiro
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Danubio F.C.
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Guaranteed contract through 2023
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February 3, 2021
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[4]
|
17
|
FW
|
C. J. Sapong
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Free Agent
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Two year contract with a third year option
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February 10, 2021
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[5]
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24
|
DF
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Robert Castellanos
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Free Agent
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Free transfer
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February 17, 2021
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[6]
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31
|
DF
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Nick Hinds
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Seattle Sounders FC
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Traded for $50,000 in
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February 22, 2021
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[7]
|
35
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GK
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Bryan Meredith
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Free Agent
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Free transfer
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February 24, 2021
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[8]
|
15
|
DF
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Eric Miller
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Nashville SC
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Contract extension through the 2021 MLS season, with an option for 2022
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March 8, 2021
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[9]
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14
|
FW
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Daniel Ríos
|
Nashville SC
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Contract extension through the 2022 MLS season, with an option for 2023
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March 15, 2021
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[10]
|
18
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DF
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Dylan Nealis
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Inter Miami CF
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Traded for $175,000 in and an additional $50,000 in conditionally
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April 10, 2021
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[11]
|
5
|
DF
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Jack Maher
|
San Diego Loyal SC
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Loan agreement terminated
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June 23, 2021
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[12]
|
99
|
FW
|
Jhonder Cádiz
|
S.L. Benfica
|
Loan extended through the end of the 2021 MLS season
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June 28, 2021
|
[13]
|
72
|
FW
|
Aké Loba
|
C.F. Monterrey
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Signed through 2023, with option for 2024
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July 7, 2021
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[14]
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Out
#
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Pos.
|
Player
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Signed by
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Details
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Date
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Source
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55
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DF
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Brayan Beckeles
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Free Agent
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Option declined
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December 2, 2020
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[3]
|
24
|
DF
|
Tanner Dieterich
|
Free Agent
|
Option declined
|
December 2, 2020
|
[3]
|
16
|
DF
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Ken Tribbett
|
Free Agent
|
Option declined
|
December 2, 2020
|
[3]
|
19
|
FW
|
Alan Winn
|
Free Agent
|
Option declined
|
December 2, 2020
|
[3]
|
31
|
GK
|
Brady Scott
|
Austin FC
|
Selected in the 2020 MLS Expansion Draft
|
December 15, 2020
|
[15]
|
21
|
DF
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Derrick Jones
|
Houston Dynamo FC
|
Traded for $250,000 in
|
January 21, 2021
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[16]
|
5
|
DF
|
Miguel Nazarit
|
Independiente Santa Fe
|
Loan for the 2021 Categoría Primera A season
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January 22, 2021
|
[17]
|
11
|
FW
|
David Accam
|
Hammarby
|
Loan for 12 months with the option to transfer
|
January 27, 2021
|
[18]
|
31
|
DF
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Nick Hinds
|
Austin Bold FC
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Loan for the 2021 USL Championship season
|
May 6, 2021
|
[19]
|
35
|
GK
|
Elliot Panicco
|
Austin Bold FC
|
Loan for the 2021 USL Championship season
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May 6, 2021
|
[19]
|
5
|
DF
|
Jack Maher
|
San Diego Loyal SC
|
Loan for the 2021 USL Championship season
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May 28, 2021
|
[20]
|
—
|
DF
|
Tom Judge
|
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
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Loan for the 2021 USL Championship season
|
July 6, 2021
|
[21]
|
9
|
FW
|
Dominique Badji
|
Colorado Rapids
|
Traded for up to $100,000 in
|
July 29, 2021
|
[22]
|
13
|
MW
|
Irakoze Donasiyano
|
OKC Energy FC
|
Loan for the 2021 USL Championship season
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August 14, 2021
|
[23]
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SuperDraft picks
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Signed to 2021 season roster
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Non-competitive
Preseason
Major League Soccer season
Eastern Conference
Source: MLSRules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied) (C) Champions Notes:
Overall
Source: MLSRules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied) (C) Champions Notes:
Results summary
Overall |
Home |
Away
|
Pld |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
GD |
Pts |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
GD |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
GD
|
7
|
1
|
5
|
1
|
7
|
8
|
−1
|
8
|
1
|
3
|
0
|
5
|
4
|
+1
|
0
|
2
|
1
|
2
|
4
|
−2
|
Matches
MLS Cup Playoffs
References
- ^ Hills, Drake (November 5, 2021). "MLS reassigns Nashville SC to Western Conference for 2022 season. Here's what it means". Tennessean. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
- ^ "Nasvhille SC Roster". nashvillesc.com. Nashville SC. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "Nashville SC Announces Off-Season Roster Moves". nashvillesc.com. Nashville SC. Retrieved December 24, 2020.
- ^ "Nashville SC Acquires Attacking Winger and Uruguayan Champion Rodrigo Piñeiro". nashvillesc.com. Nashville SC. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
- ^ "Nashville SC Acquires 10-Year Major League Soccer Veteran Striker CJ Sapong". nashvillesc.com. Nashville SC. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
- ^ "Nashville SC Signs Defender Robert Castellanos". nashvillesc.com. Nashville SC. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
- ^ "Nashville SC Signs Homegrown Defender Nick Hinds from Seattle Sounders FC". nashvillesc.com. Nashville SC. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
- ^ "Nashville SC Acquires Veteran Goalkeeper Bryan Meredith". nashvillesc.com. Nashville SC. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
- ^ "Nashville SC Defender Eric Miller Agrees to Contract Extension". nashvillesc.com. Nashville SC. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ "Nashville SC Forward Daniel Ríos Agrees to Contract Extension". nashvillesc.com. Nashville SC. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
- ^ "Nashville Soccer Club Acquires Defender Dylan Nealis from Inter Miami CF". nashvillesc.com. Nashville SC. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
- ^ "Nashville SC Recalls Defender Jack Maher from San Diego Loyal SC". nashvillesc.com. Nashville SC. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ "Nashville Soccer Club Extends Contract of Forward Jhonder Cádiz". nashvillesc.com. Nashville SC. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ "Nashville Soccer Club Acquires Liga MX Striker Aké Loba". nashvillesc.com. Nashville SC. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ "Brady Scott Selected By Austin FC in 2020 MLS Expansion Draft". nashvillesc.com. Nashville SC. Retrieved December 24, 2020.
- ^ "Nashville SC Sends Derrick Jones to Houston Dynamo FC". nashvillesc.com. Nashville SC. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
- ^ "Nashville SC Loans Defender Miguel Nazarit to Colombian Side Independiente Santa Fe". nashvillesc.com. Nashville SC. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
- ^ "Nashville SC Loans David Accam To Swedish Side Hammarby If Fotbollförening". nashvillesc.com. Nashville SC. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
- ^ a b "Nashville SC Loans Goalkeeper Elliot Panicco and Defender Nick Hinds to Austin Bold FC". nashvillesc.com. Nashville SC. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ "Nashville SC Loans Defender Jack Maher to San Diego Loyal SC". nashvillesc.com. Nashville SC. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ "Nashville Soccer Club Loans Defender Tom Judge to Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC". nashvillesc.com. Nashville SC. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ "Nashville Soccer Club Trades Dominique Badji to the Colorado Rapids". nashvillesc.com. Nashville SC. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ "Nashville Soccer Club Loans Midfielder Irakoze Donasiyano to OKC Energy FC". nashvillesc.com. Nashville SC. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "Nashville SC selects five players in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft, presented by adidas, from Hard Rock Cafe in Nashville". nashvillesc.com. Nashville SC. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ "Nashville Soccer Club Signs Midfielder Irakoze Donasiyano". nashvillesc.com. Nashville SC. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ a b "Nashville Soccer Club Signs Defender Tom Judge and Goalkeeper Tor Saunders". nashvillesc.com. Nashville SC. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
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Stadium | |
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Seasons | |
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Matches | |
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| National teams | |
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League competitions (Men) | Level 1 | |
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Level 3 | |
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Amateur | |
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Collegiate | |
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League competitions (Women) | |
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Cup competitions (Men) | Domestic | |
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