Nashville SC vs. New England Revolution
2025 MLS Regular Season | Matchday 1
Saturday, February 22 | 7:30 p.m. CT
GEODIS Park | Nashville, TN
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Radio | 104.5 The Zone
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Key Storylines
New Look Nashville – For maybe the first time in Nashville’s MLS history, the team that steps onto the field at GEODIS Park come this Saturday has the potential to have a very different look compared to last season’s final match. The Boys in Gold enter the season under BJ Callaghan’s leadership and with 11 new faces in the squad. From the goalkeeping department to the forward line, new signings have come in and will look to make an impact wearing the Nashville SC badge.
Player | Position | How Acquired |
|---|---|---|
Ahmen Qasem | Midfielder | Signed from Elfsborg |
Eddi Tagseth | Central Midfielder | Signed from Rosenborg |
Bryan Acosta | Central Midfielder | Signed as free agent |
Gastón Brugman | Central Midfielder | Trade with LA Galaxy |
Jeisson Palacios | Center Back | Signed as free agent |
Xavier Valdez | Goalkeeper | End-of-Year Waivers |
Andy Najar | Right Back | Signed from CD Olimpia |
Matthew Corcoran | Center Midfielder | Signed from Birmingham Legion |
Brian Schwake | Goalkeeper | Signed from Castellón |
Maximus Ekk | Striker | Signed from Huntsville City FC |
Chris Applewhite | Center Back | Signed from NSC Academy |
Home Opener History – The first day of any Major League Soccer season is the culmination of months of offseason and preseason preparation. The Boys in Gold will look to kick off the 2025 season on a good note and extend the Club’s undefeated home opener record at GEODIS Park. Previous results include a 1-1 draw against the Philadelphia Union in 2022, a 2-0 win over NYCFC in 2023, and a 0-0 draw against New York Red Bulls in 2024.
Homegrown Core – For the first time in Club history, the Boys in Gold will have a Homegrown core to start kick off the season. 17-year-old center back Chris Applewhite joins 18-year-old striker Adem Sipić and 18-year-old midfielder Isaiah Jones as the Club’s third homegrown signing.
