Nashville SC has carved out a reputation as one of MLS's most resilient and defensively stout teams since its entry into the league. Representing Nashville, Tennessee, the club competes in the Eastern Conference and plays its home games at the magnificent GEODIS Park, the largest soccer-specific stadium in the United States. Founded in 2016 as a USL club, it joined MLS in 2020, adopting the iconic gold and navy blue colors of the city's music and state flag. Under the ownership of John Ingram and the management of head coach Gary Smith, the team's identity was built from the back. Their early MLS years were defined by a record-setting defensive solidity and the superstar presence of Hany Mukhtar, who won the league MVP in 2022 while leading the team to a Western Conference Final. The modern era sees Nashville as a consistent playoff team, relying on Mukhtar's creativity and a physically imposing defensive unit led by Walker Zimmerman. The team culture is deeply connected to the city, with The Backline supporter groups creating a loud, proud, and uniquely Nashville atmosphere at GEODIS Park. Nashville SC has successfully blended Southern hospitality with top-level soccer competitiveness.