NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 11, 2026) – Nashville Soccer Club announced today it has signed 2026/27 U18 Nashville SC Academy winger Liam Stribling to a contract as a Homegrown Player through the 2030-31 MLS season with an option for the 2031-32 season. Stribling will be rostered with Nashville SC's MLS NEXT Pro affiliate Huntsville City Football Club during the 2027 MLS Sprint Season with his first team contract beginning during the 2027-28 MLS season.
“Liam is an exciting talent who has been a real standout at the youth levels for both club and country,” said Nashville SC President of Soccer Operations and General Manager Mike Jacobs. “We are excited to see his development as he continues to progress through our pro player pathway.”
The Virginian joined the Nashville SC Academy in 2022 and spent the last year with the U16 and U18 squads and Huntsville City FC. Since September 2025, Stribling has scored five goals in 18 appearances for the U16’s, four goals in 13 appearances for the U18’s and became the youngest player in team history to appear for Huntsville, playing in eight matches and starting four.
In June, Stribling was one of 44 players named a 2026 MLS NEXT All-Star. During the MLS NEXT All-Star Game presented by Allstate in Charlotte, he scored a goal while helping lead Team East to a dominant 6-1 victory over Team West.
The winger has been a regular for the United States Youth National Team, scoring one goal and registering one assist in 13 career appearances for the U15's, U16's and U17's and he was recently named to the U17's November roster.
Transaction: Nashville SC signs winger Liam Stribling to a Homegrown Player contract through the 2030-31 MLS season with an option for the 2031-32 season.
LIAM STRIBLING
Position: Winger
Height: 5’7”
Weight: 134 lbs.
Birthdate: Nov. 12, 2010
Age: 15
Birthplace: Richmond, Va.
Nationality: American
Last club: Nashville SC Academy U18's; Huntsville City Football Club
How acquired: Signed to first team contract as a Homegrown Player via Nashville SC’s Academy on Nov. 11, 2026
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