The Verdict: How Shield-winning Nashville became MLS’s most dominant club (Gift Article)

On a potentially historic Nashville SC season, how the squad was built and what's next: “What we’ve learned is to take time to reflect and appreciate how special this is," Mike Jacobs said. "This is a tremendous mile marker but it is not the finish line.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/772...

On Nashville SC’s roster build striving for “sustained success” … but knowing when to cash your chips all in for the chance at trophies www.nytimes.com/athletic/772...

"Espinoza has four goals and 14 assists in 1,999 minutes; Woledzi is among the favorites for MLS Defender of the Year; Saad has given the attack another dimension behind Mukhtar, Sam Surridge and Espinoza." www.nytimes.com/athletic/772...

"That defensive unit anchored by Woledzi, Jeison Palacios and goalkeeper Brian Schwake is looking to set the record for fewest goals conceded over a 34-match season (since 2011)." www.nytimes.com/athletic/772...

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"(Mukhtar) has 112 goals in 249 appearances across all competitions, scoring 15 or more goals in MLS five of the six full seasons he’s been in the league." www.nytimes.com/athletic/772...

"Espinoza has four goals and 14 assists in 1,999 minutes; Woledzi is among the favorites for MLS Defender of the Year; Saad has given the attack another dimension behind Mukhtar, Sam Surridge and Espinoza." www.nytimes.com/athletic/772...

"(Mukhtar) has 112 goals in 249 appearances across all competitions, scoring 15 or more goals in MLS five of the six full seasons he’s been in the league." www.nytimes.com/athletic/772...

"That defensive unit anchored by Woledzi, Jeison Palacios and goalkeeper Brian Schwake is looking to set the record for fewest goals conceded over a 34-match season (since 2011)." www.nytimes.com/athletic/772...

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