I See the Crystal Visions

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05/20/21 • 84 min

Tension in the Dawgverse as Nashville SC’s uneventful 0-0 road draw against Real Salt Lake has somehow sparked hostility between Josh and Donald. Was it a good result on the road? Will our heroes be able to salvage their relationship for the sake of the podcast? The answers lie within. Topics discussed include:

Nashville SC watch parties
The return of the Sapong-Badji 4-4-2
Is Alex Muyl’s career over after the Rubio Rubin nutmeg?
Do we lack a reliable set piece taker when Hany Mukhtar is unavailable?
The club’s upcoming decision on Jhonder Cádiz
Luke Haakenson continues to get minutes
Our Three Chalupas of the Match

We check out MLS’ newly released player salary data, discuss the FA Cup final and the Harry Kane transfer rumors, and delve into CJ Sapong's road trip must-haves. Listener Qs and an Austin FC preview take us out. COYBIG.

Nashville SC watch parties
The return of the Sapong-Badji 4-4-2
Is Alex Muyl’s career over after the Rubio Rubin nutmeg?
Do we lack a reliable set piece taker when Hany Mukhtar is unavailable?
The club’s upcoming decision on Jhonder Cádiz
Luke Haakenson continues to get minutes
Our Three Chalupas of the Match

Previous Episode

MuylCoin

Nashville SC gets its first win of the season, courtesy of goals from a new signing and an old stalwart. The pod had to bring in its own new signing, Adam Pate, to discuss.

Topics hit include:

Surprising lineup changes
C.J. Sapong’s impact
Set piece goals are back on the menu
Praise for our unsung hero Dave Romney
Alex Muyl gets his goal
Dax McCarty - Captain, Leader, Legend
More tactical tweaking from Gary
How important is this win?
MLS Team of the Week selections for Muyl and Invader Zim
Three Chalupas of the Week

After our first ad read of the season, the dawgs discuss the disastrous Columbus Crew re-brand and debate Nashville’s own octagonal crest. More listener Qs, a little European chat and our preview/predictions for Real Salt Lake take us out. Shouts out to Pater for smashing it up on his full debut. COYBIG.

Next Episode

El Ribereño

The pod brings in Clark Central High School soccer LEGEND John Haubenreich to discuss a Nashville win over Austin FC in the inaugural Battle of the Baristas, and preview the yet-to-be-nicknamed rivalry match against Atlanta United.

This is a meaty one; topics hit include:

The effect of lifting capacity restrictions to the crowd at Nissan Stadium for the Sunday night game against Austin FC
A gorgeous new field design
Since you all love power rankings so much... Nashville SC supporter’s group tailgate power rankings
Austin FC’s away fans making their presence known
Praise for Anibal Godoy
The mercurial talent of Jhonder Cádiz
Is Hany Mukhtar more of a Forward than a Midfielder these days?
#RomneyStats
Lack of ruthlessness in taking scoring chances
HaakenSZN approaching?
Randall Leal’s confidence, and his affection for the club
Gary’s guys’ good vibes, and the current positive atmosphere around our squad
Walker Zimmerman’s USMNT prospects, and his aggressive, but focused, defensive awareness
The end of the European top 5 leagues' seasons, and some surprising title winners
The Adidas Primeblue kits
Being undefeated*, and the futility of trying to "win over" soccer haters
Where would you put the next MLS expansion team if it were up to you?

The dawgz close out with a preview of this weekend's important Atlanta-Nashville derby, and come up with a perfect name for the rivalry in the process. COYBIG.

Articles mentioned:

Ben wright’s piece digging in to Nashville’s missed chances: https://broadwaysportsmedia.com/nashville-sc-is-on-the-cusp-of-being-a-contender-but-poor-finishing-may-hold-them-back/?utm_source=the-dawgs

Michael Cox’s piece on “cat and dog” centerback classifications: https://theathletic.co.uk/1909441/2020/07/06/caglar-soyuncu-jonny-evans-leicester-city/