Club and Country

Tim Sullivan discusses Nashville SC's 2-2 "loss" to Inter Miami in leg one of the CONCACAF Champions League Round of 16. Did NSC get the wrong end of a poor whistle? Then, Edgar Zúniga of News Across the Galaxy joins to look ahead to Sunday's contest in GEODIS Park. Can the original LA team finally have its bounceback year after many years of... not that?

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Nashville drew with Columbus Saturday and turns its eyes to another Eastern Conference behemoth this week, the Philadelphia Union. What do the underlying numbers tell us about the quality of NSC's performance, and how can it get over the hump against Philly?

• The data behind the Crew draw
• Was Anibal's goal the best ever scored by an NSC player?
• How important was Hany's opening goal of the season?
• Is it time to worry about the lack of wins?

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The show welcomes Alicia Rodriguez of Angels on Parade to discuss Nashville SC's date with the Supporters' Shield champions. And Wes and Tim break down the defeat to the Houston Dynamo -- their second loss to the team that sits second from bottom in the Western Conference.

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Wes 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 USMNT?

OUTSIDE N -- 50:38

• All-Star Game: What are we watching for?
• NSC Academy getting revved up

FINAL WHISTLE -- 56:02

• Content recommendations
• Bold predictions for the Atlanta match

The 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 didn't Chris Armas work out in Toronto (or, actually, Orlando)?
• How has team changed after firing the manager?
• What's it like calling matches remotely for a team based across the continent?
• Is Toronto still a playoff contender?

MAILBAG: 46:38

• Should NSC fans be concerned by the low possession figures?
• How does the attack's crescendo impact Ake Loba's entry into the XI? Other strikers?
• Who has been the most impressive unheralded player?
• How many points does Nashville need to get out of its upcoming road trip?

OUTSIDE N: 57:03

• Gold Cupdates
• Assessing playoff contenders' remaining home schedules / Nashville's playoff outlook based on its lopsided home/road split

FINAL WHISTLE: 1:05:30

• Content recommendations (archery?)
• Bold predictions (a road goal?)