Get to know Nashville SC
Get to know Nashville SC

Whether you're brand new to soccer or just new to Nashville SC, you've picked a great time to learn about the Boys in Gold. As one of the top and highest-scoring teams in the league, Nashville SC matches are can't-miss events. This is your one-stop guide to understanding the basics of the game, learning a little club history, getting to know the players, and knowing what to expect on matchday at GEODIS Park.

A Quick Look at Nashville SC

  • Started in MLS: 2020
  • Stadium: GEODIS Park - the largest soccer-specific stadium in the U.S. (30,009 capacity). Located in Wedgewood-Houston.
  • Nickname: The Boys in Gold
  • Head Coach: BJ Callaghan - Currently in his first full season in Nashville, BJ has the Boys in Gold playing a brand of soccer the city has never seen before. With a constant attack and high press up the pitch, Nashville SC has turned up the intensity on matchdays, which has paid off so far this season as the Boys in Gold sit second place in the MLS Eastern Conference currently.

Getting to Know the Players

Nashville SC’s roster includes a mix of NSC mainstays, rising stars, and new fan favorites.

  • Hany Mukhtar (#10) - The club’s first-ever Designated Player and 2022 MLS MVP. Hany's iconic salute after scoring goals has become a regular sight at GEODIS Park, and the crowd loves to join in on it with him.
  • Walker Zimmerman (#25) - A U.S. Men’s National Team defender and two-time MLS Defender of the Year. Walker is the Captain of the team, providing leadership from the back while defending and near the opponent's goal on corner kicks.
  • Sam Surridge (#9) - Signed in 2023 from Nottingham Forest (ENG), Sam has become one of the most dangerous scoring threats in MLS. He leads the league in goals with 16, with the next-closest scorer being three goals behind.
  • Joe Willis (#1) - A strong presence between the sticks. You'll hear a strong "Joe Says No" chant throughout the stadium after he makes a save.
  • Eddi Tagseth (#20) - A newcomer from Norway. Eddi's relentlessness and grit in the midfield are some of the most electric parts of a Nashville SC match.

Those are just a few names to know in the squad, but you never know who'll make the stadium erupt on an NSC matchday. Click here to see the entire 2025 roster.

2025 Matchday Guide

2025 Matchday Guide

Your guide to Nashville SC Matchdays at GEODIS Park is here!

Understanding the Game: Terms and Basics

Here’s what you need to know to follow along with the action:

Match Structure

  • Two 45-minute halves, with added stoppage time at the end of each
  • No timeouts (except for one water break each half if the temperature is too hot) and the clock doesn’t stop when the ball is out of play
  • Regular season matches can end in a win, draw, or loss

Common Terms

  • Offside - A player can’t be closer to the goal than the last defender when receiving the ball
  • Yellow Card - A yellow card is given to players as a warning.
  • Red Card - A red card is an automatic ejection for a player and the team will be unable to replace that player. If a player receives two yellow cards, he is given a red card.
  • Pitch - The soccer field
  • Kit - The team’s uniform
  • Supporters Section - The rowdiest part of the stadium. At GEODIS Park, The Backline Supporters Collective is situated behind the north goal standing, singing, and waving flags for the entire match, pushing the Boys in Gold to victory.
  • Set Piece - A restart play like a corner kick or free kick
  • Clean Sheet - When a team doesn’t allow any goals
  • VAR - Video Assistant Review
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