Really cool seeing my name amongst these legends. Thanks to everyone who voted for me and supported my work. Huge shoutout to Ben and the rest of the @sixonefivesoccer.com crew, it has been a helluva rookie season for our org. More to come 🫡

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No better time than now to bring back a beautiful trophy for the beautiful game @nashvillesc.bsky.social

This final was a legacy game for Hany. 🫡

I can’t say thank you enough. What a week! By the way my initial instagram caption was way longer 😂

Nashville SC trophy presentation outside Geodis Park #EveryoneN

Instant reaction: CF Montreal 1-1 Nashville SC #EveryoneN

FT: MTL 1-1 NSH In isolation, not a great result for Nashville. However, all things considered, a draw isn't too bad. Top four seems highly unlikely, but Nashville might need a result on decision day against Miami to avoid the play-in match. #EveryoneN

GOAL SURRIDGE! Nashville have the leveler! A great ball from Brugman and Surridge finishes really well. 56th goal for Nashville SC in MLS, a record for a single season. #EveryoneN

55' Much better from Nashville to start the second half, changing up the right side has definitely helped. No goals yet, but getting closer. Nashville need to make sure they dude get caught up on the counter as they keep the pressure on. That has been a weakness for this side at times. #EveryoneN

“Lets check on the other afternoon game” Oh…

HT: MTL 1-0 NSH Yup, that was a half of soccer we all watched. Nashville have a strong bench, they'll probably need a couple of those players if they want to turn this around. #EveryoneN

PHENOMENAL free kick goal from Dante Sealy!!! The Trinidad International has 3 goals in his last 2 games. 6 goals in his last 10 games for CF Montreal

The ball is put at the back of the net for the second, but after VAR review, the goal was disallowed. It's the right call for interfering with the keeper, but Nashville get away with one there. Too many defenders caught watching and it's a bit lethargic all around. #EveryoneN

30' Nashville have had close to 70% possession, but it's mostly lateral and backward passes. Montreal are not interested in pressing, so Nashville need to find a way to break them down. Nashville need to go through the midfield more and take some risks. #EveryoneN

Goal Montreal. 1-0 Dante Sealy scores a beautiful freekick. Not sure if the sun played a part for Willis, but that would be hard to save for any keeper. On first watch, the wall could've been better as well. #EveryoneN

A bit of rotation for Nashville as expected. Good to see new names in the starting XI, especially Boyd who could be a game changer going forward. The amount of minutes Mukhtar and Surridge have played this season is extraordinary, especially for DP forwards. #EveryoneN

A HUGE episode for the Pharma crew! The first one we've done in person since Chicago in 2021. That game was at noon and ended 0-0, so the vibe was a bit different 😂 We also had a real studio for this one instead of a hostel lobby. Please listen (or watch), share and subscribe!

"I wouldn't have done it if I knew I was on a yellow." 😅 Sam Surridge on his bizarre last minute red card and his journey with Nashville SC thus far. #EveryoneN

Yup.

After all the media stuff I met up with some supporters, it really put in perspective what this means. Building a soccer culture in Nashville didn’t happen overnight and it wasn’t easy. Shoutout to all the SGs and everyone else who put in work. It’s 3 am, good night y’all ✌️

“Of course, that’s why I came.” Eddi Tagseth answer to if he imagined winning a trophy in his first year. As well as other banter with Jacob Shaffelburg and Josh Bauer. #EveryoneN

Instant reaction from Austin. Nashville SC are Open Cup champions! #EveryoneN

History.

Celebrations with the away supporters! #EveryoneN

Nashville SC are the 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Champions! This is the first trophy in the club's history. #EveryoneN

Nashville are six minutes away from the trophy, just added time left, folks.

75' Nashville are trying to be more direct in their build-up and it is not working. Schwake and the defenders are under constant pressure, which will not play well as they approach the final stretch. They need more control, bringing on Brugman could help. #EveryoneN

Now that they are ahead again, Nashville NEED to keep more of the ball and frustrate Austin. Nashville should be able to handle and play around Austin's press, especially when they are desperate.

GOAL SURRIDGE! Dani Pereira has both of his arms around Palacios during the corner kick and the penalty is given. While the pull might've not been the hardest, that will always be given in the VAR era. Sam Surridge converts right down the middle. #EveryoneN

PENALTY NASHVILLE!

HT: ATX 1-1 NSH Nashville conceded way more chances than they should've and allowed Austin back into the game. Some of it had to do with Austin's attack, but Nashville should've slowed down the game with possession. A big half coming up where experience will play a huge factor.

Goal Austin, 1-1 Nashville were too complacent after their goal and they paid the price. Tagseth is unable to properly challenge for the ball while the defenders are caught asleep. Uzuni does the rest.

25' Austin has certainly had a reaction to Nashville's goal. Schwake comes up with two huge saves, one from a penalty. Nashville have mostly done well to deal with Austin's pressure, but there's plenty of time left. The game is going to be a lot more open now. #EveryoneN

PENALTY SAVE SCHWAKE!!!!

GOAL HANY MUKHTAR! Shaffelburg wins his aerial duel from a Surridge cross and the ball falls to Mukhtar. Great finish off the ground from Mukhtar. Mukhtar has scored many goal, this is up there in terms of importance. #EveryoneN

10' A fairly cautions opening phase of the match, not much going either side. Austin had a bit more of the ball than expected, but Nashville seem to be keeping it more now. As expected, Nashville's right side has been very active, especially with Andy Najar.

Very nice tifo from the Austin supporters. Almost kickoff!

Pharma boys are in Austin. Lots of yellow around town!!! Where are you watching the final from? #EveryoneN

Great showing from the Nashville fans here at Q2 Stadium. It's impressive to see, especially considering it's a fairly long trip, it's a midweek match and the short notice. Not official, but the word is upward of 300. This should've been on a weekend, the fans deserve it!

Nothing too surprising, but Zimmerman probably not ready to play 90. Schwake continues in goal, he has played every Open Cup minute. Qasem/Perez injuries mean Boyd is the only winger sub available, wouldn't be surprised to see one of the CMs play there if needed. #EveryoneN

Here at Q2 stadium to cover the prestigious Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. #USOC

Shoutout to the traveling Nashville fans! #EveryoneN

In 112 years of US Open Cup, this is only the second final to feature two teams from state capitals (Austin vs. Nashville). The first one was ATL/MIN 2019. DCU/RSL 2013 featured two capitals as well, just not state. Why did I waste so much time looking into this? No idea. #USOC

Cheers 🥛😂

Had a fun time writing this and going down memory lane. I started with top five, but after a quick SixOneFive staff conversation, that appeared to be impossible 😂 Let me know if I hit all the big ones! #EveryoneN

Let's put this to bed once and for all. Nashville SC winning the Open Cup would be the first top-tier pro team to win a championship in the state of Tennessee. HOWEVER, it will not be the first trophy in the state's history as the Predators won the Presidents' Cup in 2017.

Nashville folks, please sign up for the Kickin' It 615 footgolf fundraiser! If you don't know about KI615, we are a local nonprofit that provide underprivileged kids with access to free organized soccer. Support our mission while playing golf with your feet! KI615.org/footgolf25 #EveryoneN

Episode 293: The Final Countdown is live!!! We are heading to Austin ✈️ for the US Open Cup Final. Make sure you download the episode so you can listen on your plane ride! #everyoneN

After a dominant 3-1 win over Houston, @valair.bsky.social breaks down the individual performances from Nashville SC.