Club and Country
182 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsRadio analyst Wes Boling and ClubCountryUSA.com's Tim Sullivan talk Nashville SC soccer.
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Stumbling Down the Stretch
October 26, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourAs Nashville enters its final three matches, Wes and Tim dive deep into NSC's playoff scenarios amidst the club's longest-ever winless streak. Then, Cincy Soccer Talk's Brad Weigel drops by to preview Wednesday's date with its oldest rival. EARLY SHOUT -- 6:18 Brief recaps of Columbus and Philly Gold Nuggets: Trying to explain Nashville's 6-match winless streak How can Nashville clinch the playoffs? Top four? Top two? Three moments that shook the playoff race last weekend INTERVIEW WITH ...
A Conversation with Gary Smith
October 19, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourEARLY SHOUT -- 5:50 Recapping the DC road draw Gold Nuggets: Stats from Nashville's three consecutive scoreless road draws Previewing Crew and Union INTERVIEW WITH GARY SMITH -- 18:02 How does he manage a three-match week? How can the club maintain defensive prowess while energizing the attack away from home? Breaking down the striker depth chart Falling in love with analytics How he works with Mike Jacobs to build the roster What he learned during his 2010 MLS Cup run How last yea...
Setting expectations for both Club and Country
October 12, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutesTim Sullivan of ClubCountryUSA.com and Braden Gall talk Nashville SC and US Men's National team soccer. Nashville SC's final phase provides plenty of challneges What we should expect from the final six matches? Reasonable playoff expectations Watching Walker Zimmerman take the US Captaincy! Godoy, Johnston, Leal make it fun to watch How are we feeling about the World Cup after five qualifiers? Projecting the USMNT starting World Cup roster Who should be atop the formation in Qatar? N...
Kickin' It Like Taty Castellanos
October 05, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutesEARLY SHOUT: 4:40 Gary Smith discusses Nashville's slow start against NYCFC Was Orlando the most deflating result of the season? The table is tightening. What does it mean for the Boys in Gold? EMBRACE CONSENSUS: 17:40 Debating controversial calls (and no-calls) in the Orlando and NYC matches MAILBAG: 24:48 Does CJ Sapong need a break? Should we be concerned that Nashville's attack is starting to wane? Is Joe Willis really this good, or is his success a product of his back line? Nash...
Watson the Agenda for Nashville During a Big Week
September 28, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourNashville SC wraps its longest road stretch of the season with a four-point week and looks ahead to its most crucial stretch yet: showdowns with top-four contenders Orlando City and NYCFC. And Nashville SC TV color commentator Jamie Watson drops by to recount classic stories from his soccer career and his ascent into broadcasting, and lend his thoughts about this team. EARLY SHOUT: 5:11 Recapping a rout in South Florida and a draw in Chicago Gold Nuggets: Assessing Nashville's road trip Ge...
Zero Points in the Six
September 21, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutesWes and Tim discuss one of the worst setbacks of the season, a 2-1 loss in Toronto. How can the Boys in Gold fix what ails them on set pieces, and what does the defeat do to their aspirations? EARLY SHOUT -- 2:53 Gold Nuggets: Breaking down Nashville's set piece struggles Previewing the third leg of the Inter Miami trilogy + the club's first trip to Chicago EMBRACE CONSENSUS -- 20:47 Is the Toronto loss the worst setback of Nashville SC's season? MAILBAG -- 24:51 Fixing Nashville's set p...
Traveling North with Alistair Johnston
September 14, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourNashville SC right back Alistair Johnston joins the show to discuss the strides he's made for club and country in year two of his professional career. Plus, Wes criticizes the lazy coverage -- or lack thereof -- of Hany Mukhtar, Gary Smith and the Boys in Gold. EARLY SHOUT: 4:17 Gold Nuggets: How Nashville SC's road form stacks up Wrapping up the club's second straight road win Headed to The Six INTERVIEW WITH ALISTAIR JOHNSTON: 13:13 Reflections on international duty with Canada How di...
Living up to Our Name
September 07, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourWes and Tim truly cover Club AND Country in this listener-driven episode. First, they analyze Nashville SC's six-point win over NYFC, before digging deep into the US-Canada World Cup Qualifier at Nissan Stadium. EARLY SHOUT -- 4:40 Hany Mukhtar talks about yet another brace Gold Nuggets: Mukhtar stands atop MLS Fight night in Nashville: Was Dax's red a fair decision? Previewing the artists formerly known as the Impact EMBRACE CONSENSUS / MAILBAG MASHUP -- 23:00 How worried should we be ...
Winning on the Road is Cool Again
August 31, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourNashville SC just won its first match on the road. Tim and Wes commemorate the occasion by going deep into the tactics behind the win, then sharing two compelling guest interviews. EARLY SHOUT: 5:49 Gold Nuggets: An afternoon of firsts in Atlanta The tactics that led to the win A glance at NYCFC INTERVIEW WITH THE COOLIGANS: 24:59 The hosts of America's funniest soccer podcast chat about NYCFC and much more INTERVIEW WITH JAYON BROWN: 52:06 440 Sports Owner Braden Gall catches up with th...
Midseason Review Special
August 24, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourWes returns from travels abroad, and the duo review the season to date. EARLY SHOUT -- 5:17 Recapping the Orlando draw Gold Nuggets: NSC's set piece struggles Prepping for Atlanta United, Part III Handicapping the club's final 14 matches EMBRACE CONSENSUS -- 29:45 Midseason Superlatives Lebo Moloto Most Valuable Player Ropapa Mensah Super Sub Bolu Akinyode Goal of the Year Kosuke Kimura Most Underrated Player MAILBAG -- 40:38 Changes that could lead to road wins CJ Sapong to the ...
Soaking up all the vibes (w/ Julia Poe)
August 17, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutesNashville SC puts together one of the most complete and entertaining performances of the season against DC United. EARLY SHOUT (3:25): CJ Sapong continues to roll Riding the waves from week to week GOLD NUGGETS (4:58) Multiple brace scorers Attacking confidence Alex Muyl talks chemistry Set piece defense SPECIAL GUEST (11:12): Orlando Sentinel's Julia Poe, Previews Wednesday's match Offers insight into the state of the roster Breaks down the matchups EMBRACE CONSENSUS (24:05): Do...
Complete waste of a vacation
August 10, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutesNashville SC fails to take advantage of a second half lead against Miami and loses in stoppage time, ending a three-game week with a grand total of two points. EARLY SHOUT (4:56): Very few road chances add context Rotating a bunch of dudes Why it worked... and didn't Miami earned it GOLD NUGGETS (12:09) Hany, Leal and CJ More time or less? DC United on Sunday EMBRACE CONSENSUS (16:48): Does Nashville need to make some line-up changes? MAILBAG (20:19): How much are flights to Portuga...
Drawing a Tough Road Slate
August 03, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourNashville SC pocketed a point in Toronto and heads to New England and Miami for battles against the East's best and worst teams, respectively. Was the Toronto draw a good result or a disappointment? And what does debutant Robert Castellanos think about the goal he scored in The Six? EARLY SHOUT: 4:15 Robert Castellanos and Gary Smith discuss the center back's debut goal How did Alistair Johnston feel to be back...and back home? Gold Nuggets: Assessing young players' impact for Nashville SC...
Nashville Nearing the Top of the Eastern Skyline
July 27, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourThe Boys in Gold blasted FC Cincinnati 3-0 to earn the first win over their northern rival. Now, they turn their eyes to a three-match road trip and an opportunity to contend for a home playoff spot. EARLY SHOUT: 6:36 C.J. Sapong makes a statement in the striker battle. What did he say after the match? Taylor Washington proves his value...and raves about his first win over Cincy Gold Nuggets: Exploring the vast gap between NSC and Cincinnati INTERVIEW WITH TSN'S LUKE WILEMAN: 23:22 Why d...
A Hat Trick as Sweet as Hany
July 20, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourWes and Tim go deep into the numbers and tactics behind Nashville's historic 5-1 win over Chicago Fire. Then, they talk with Columbus Crew TV analyst Jordan Angeli about upcoming tests from Crew and FC Cincinnati. EARLY SHOUT: 5:46 Hear from Hany Mukhtar and Gary Smith after a record-setting evening GOLD NUGGETS: The metrics behind Hany's hatty INTERVIEW WITH JORDAN ANGELI: 18:32 How have the Crew begun their title defense? What is the national perception of Nashville's growth in year tw...
Gaining Ake Loba and Dropping Two Points
July 13, 2021 10:00 - 57 minutesNashville suffered a disappointing draw against shorthanded Atlanta United but won a greater prize last week: club record transfer Ake Loba. On this episode, club leadership talks about the historic acquisition, and Wes and Tim break down the draw and look ahead at the Chicago match. EARLY SHOUT: 5:30 Strong words from Gary Smith about the draw with Atlanta United Gold nuggets: A first for Nashville's defense and a troubling trend from the back line Why the Chicago match is so important R...
Is Nashville having a moment?
July 06, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutesNashville strikes early and holds on for yet another home result. Tim Sullivan and Braden Gall, who fills in for Wes Boling, recap the win, the big soccer moment that Nashville is having and the international competitions taking place around the globe as well as prepare you for the upcoming match with Atlanta United.. EARLY SHOUT (5:30) CJ Sapong gets things going early Joe Willis collects another clean sheet GOLD NUGGETS: Phily Union and own goals Up Next: A depleted Atlanta United squad...
Nashville's First Union with Philly + A Sophomore Surge
June 29, 2021 14:31 - 1 hourNashville's first two-match week saw a pair of second-year pros carry the club to a dramatic midweek win. Wes and Tim recap two more comeback results, discuss Jhonder Cadiz's loan extension and get you ready for NSC's debut date with the Philadelphia Union. EARLY SHOUT -- 6:09 Resetting a wild week at Nissan Stadium: Two young players save the day What's behind this club's flair for comebacks? GOLD NUGGETS: Contrasting Nashville's first- and second-half play INTERVIEW WITH JONATHAN TANNEN...
Turning the Focus North After NSC's First Loss
June 22, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourNashville Soccer Club seeks to rebound from its first loss of the year and reclaim a place above the playoff line, during a busy week against a pair of Canadian clubs. What did we learn from NSC's first setback, and what are the club's aspirations for its five-match homestand? EARLY SHOUT -- 5:46 Notes from the loss in New Jersey Gold Nuggets: Comparing Nashville's home and run form by the numbers A glimpse at Toronto FC and CF Montreal INTERVIEW WITH PAUL VANCE, MOUNT ROYAL SOCCER -- 25:...
Bullish on Nashville SC's chances of landing a new attacker?
June 15, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourAs international break ends and Nashville SC prepares to visit Red Bull Arena Friday, we give an interim report of the club's first seven matches. What do the numbers tell us about NSC's performance relative to last year? And might the club be poised to bring in more talent up top for a record transfer fee? EARLY SHOUT -- 3:38 Randall Leal is no longer a DP. What does that mean for the club? Is NSC getting ready to add a new designated player? Gold Nuggets: What the numbers say about NSC's...
Everything you need to know about Nashville SC's roster
June 08, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourTim and Wes catch their breaths after a CONCACAF classic, then dive into MLS roster rules and what they mean for Nashville SC. Stick around for a substantive series of mailbag questions and international break updates concerning the Boys in Gold. And don't miss the terrible Dave Romney pun. EARLY SHOUT -- 3:28 What does Tres a Dos mean for the U.S. Men's National Team heading into a vital stretch of international competition? ROSTER BREAKDOWN -- 13:45* MLS Roster Rules 101 Who are Nashville...
Talking with NSC TV Voice Tony Husband + A Historic Draw in ATL
June 01, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourNashville SC TV commentator Tony Husband joins the show to discuss his journey across the pond, his lifelong love of American sports and how he approaches broadcasts with his Nashville audience in mind. Plus, Wes and Tim break down a historic result at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. EARLY SHOUT -- 4:18 Summarizing Nashville's come-from-behind draw in Atlanta Gold Nuggets -- why the result was historic Previewing Nashville's return from the international break A CHAT WITH TONY HUSBAND -- 13:55 Wh...
Can Nashville SC Stand United?
May 25, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourWes and Tim recap Nashville's inaugural match with Austin FC before moving on to a robust discussion with Jillian Sakovits, Atlanta United sideline analyst and co-host of The Call Up, a popular MLS podcast. EARLY SHOUT -- 4:44 Nashville extends its shutout streak to HOW many minutes? The Boys in Gold lead MLS in this category dating back to 2020 NSC becomes the first team in the East to beat a Western Conference foe INTERVIEW WITH JILLIAN SAKOVITS -- 15:57 How has Atlanta United's cultur...
Alexi Lalas Talks Nashville SC, American Soccer Authenticity
May 18, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourAfter we recap Nashville SC's scoreless draw with Real Salt Lake, we welcome FOX commentator and U.S. soccer icon Alexi Lalas for a chat about Nashville's growth in year two, American soccer's global growth journey and how to strike a balance between ambition and authenticity. 3:30 -- EARLY SHOUT Analyzing Nashville SC's form after five matches Two club records in a goalless match? What does it mean to be undefeated at this early juncture? 16:50 -- INTERVIEW WITH ALEXI LALAS Thoughts on ...
Real Talk with CJ Sapong and Brian Dunseth
May 11, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourAn interview-packed, insight-filled episode featuring a candid chat with recent Nashville SC goal-scorer CJ Sapong, plus a meaty preview of Nashville-RSL with Real Salt Lake alum and broadcast Brian Dunseth. 4:00 -- EARLY SHOUT On a scale of 1 to 10, how important was Nashville's win over New England? Gold nuggets: A formation shift, more front-foot soccer and a chance for Nashville to reverse Eastern Conference futility against the West 12:49 -- SITTING DOWN WITH CJ SAPONG How has the in...
Drawing Early Conclusions
May 04, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutesWhat can we take away from three consecutive draws to start Nashville SC's season? Wes and Tim dive in and take your thoughts in an extended mailbag episode. 3:03 -- Early Shout Nashville's defense is back -- what did we learn from the club's first clean sheet of the season? Should Walker Zimmerman have been sent off by the referee? The pendulum swings away from the attack -- what do the underlying metrics tell us? Dom Badji and Rodrigo Pineiro make their debuts...what did we notice? Gol...
Early-Match Interference
April 27, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutesCan Nashville SC overcome its early-match woes after a pair of action-packed draws to start the season? We discuss the club's highs and lows against Montreal, then catch up with NSC radio voice John Freeman about memorable moments in his broadcast tenure at the club. 3:26 -- Early Shout Are the slow starts a sign of a fatal flaw...or just bad luck? Gold nuggets: Stats that explain why Nashville SC is the best attacking club in the league after two weeks 11:08 -- Embrace Consensus Would yo...
The True Impact of Match One
April 20, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutesTim and Wes break down Nashville SC's opening match and preview action against the artist formerly known as the Montreal Impact. 4:14 -- EARLY SHOUT Things you might not know about Nashville SC's draw with Cincy, including club records on both sides of the pitch, comments from Gary Smith and why NSC fans shouldn't be TOO worried about conceding two goals to FCC 10:30 -- EMBRACE CONSENSUS The hosts debate whether NSC fans should be encouraged or disappointed by Saturday's result 15:16 -- PRE...
Deep Dive with NSC GM Mike Jacobs
April 13, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutesNashville SC General Manager Mike Jacobs joins Tim and Wes for an extended conversation about how he built the roster for year two of MLS, his aspirations for the club, and moneyball philosophy. EARLY SHOUT 2:29 -- Hear from Gary Smith and Ian Ayre about the gaffer's contract extension -- did he deserve it? (spoiler...yes, he did) 8:40 -- Nashville trades for right back Dylan Nealis -- what does 2020's No. 3 draft pick bring to the club? 10:44 -- Another week, another friendly cancelled. What...
Friendlies, Trophies and Superlatives
April 06, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutesWe set the stage for the upcoming season by answering your questions and assessing Nashville SC's expectations in year two. Good content is coming your way faster than Tucker Hume can flap his wings! 3:25 - Early Shout: Recapping Nashville's second preseason friendly and asking whether the cancelled MLS preseason matches will have a detrimental effect 12:28 - Should Nashville SC go all in on the U.S. Open Cup for its best chance to win silverware in year two? 19:30 - Our first-ever guest...yo...
Our First Cap
March 31, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutesClub & Country comes to life on the 440 Sports Network. Nashville SC radio commentator Wes Boling and ClubCountryUSA.com Tim Sullivan will talk Nashville SC soccer. Today, we introduce ourselves Explain our love of the game Discuss why our access and expertise set us apart, and Cover ONE thing we are looking forward to this season For in-depth NSC analysis, visit ClubCountryUSA.com!
C&C Launch Teaser
March 25, 2021 16:57 - 59 secondsBraden Gall of 440Sports has some exciting news for soccer fans in Nashville. COMING SOON!