Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Ben Wright

@benwright.bsky.social

7.7K followers 600 following 2.2K posts

⚽️ @sixonefivesoccer.com 📝 @backheeled.com, @SoccerAmerica.bsky.social & http://MLSSoccer.com Nashville Scene's Best Sports Writer of 2024 & 2025 #ITFC fan 💙🚜 https://linktr.ee/benwri

MLSSoccer.com

Posts Media Videos Starter Packs

Pinned

Ben Wright @benwright.bsky.social · Dec 2

Just got this in the mail. Thanks again to everyone who voted for me! Not sure how we pulled it off, but I’m so grateful to everyone who’s read my coverage over the last seven years.

It’s been a joy covering Major League Soccer and Nashville SC, and I can’t wait to keep it going!

Nashville Scene readers choice award for Best Sports Writer of 2024.

12 6 150

Ben Wright @benwright.bsky.social · 1h

Taylor Washington was one of the first players signed to play professional soccer in Nashville. Eight years later, he’s hanging up his boots with a plan to stay in Nashville, a city he now calls home.

www.sixonefivesoccer.com/nashville-sc...

Nashville SC original Taylor Washington announces retirement

The defender to hang up his boots at the end of 2025 season after eight years and 166 appearances as a Boy In Gold

www.sixonefivesoccer.com

1 8

Ben Wright @benwright.bsky.social · 2h

Nashville SC defender Taylor Washington has announced his retirement from professional soccer. One of the first players signed by Nashville in 2018, he's last remaining member of their USL squad.

He's the all-time leader in appearances for the Boys In Gold with 166 appearances.

4 16

Ben Wright @benwright.bsky.social · 5h

the tiniest scarf ever made lmao

Ben Wright @benwright.bsky.social · 20h

#trusttheexperts

Ben Wright @benwright.bsky.social · 20h

Tim Weah on the left? What are we, a nation where eye dominance just doesn't matter anymore? Sad to see us discarding science yet again.

1 1 26

Ben Wright @benwright.bsky.social · 1d

yeah, opposite side of town from me so not super up to date on the food scene there, but very close to 12th and 8th and some solid options there.

Reposted by Ben Wright

SixOneFive Soccer @sixonefivesoccer.com · 1d

Ahead of Nashville SC's Decision Day clash with Inter Miami, @benwright.bsky.social breaks down what's at stake for the 'Yotes.

Decision Day FAQ: What's at stake for Nashville SC?

Here are the scenarios in play for the Boys In Gold in their final match of the 2025 MLS regular season

www.sixonefivesoccer.com

1 7

Reposted by Ben Wright

Laurel Pfahler @laurelpfahler.bsky.social · 1d

Wrote something a little different during the break that I hope MLS PR considers, as national outlets keep decreasing coverage and now AI content is replacing writers. Someone had to say something before media access just gets worse. (Free post) www.patreon.com/posts/141166...

A reporter's letter to Major League Soccer | Laurel Pfahler

Get more from Laurel Pfahler on Patreon

www.patreon.com

7 34 110

Reposted by Ben Wright

Tom Bogert @tombogert.bsky.social · 1d

OFFICIAL STATEMENT:

I'm back. www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

Tom Bogert: Why I returned to The Athletic

America's greatest soccer newsbreaker documents why he's back where he belongs — here

www.nytimes.com

15 13 220

Ben Wright @benwright.bsky.social · 1d

What part of town you staying in?

Ben Wright @benwright.bsky.social · 3d

THIS IS OUR CULTURE!!!!

Reposted by Ben Wright

US Open Cup News @thecup.us · 3d

There's 33 #USOC2026 qualifiers today & we need people to attend the games to provide updates. Reach out if you can help:

North Olmsted, OH
Decatur, GA
Snellville, GA
Thornton, CO
Miami, FL (3)
Delray Beach, FL
Springfield, VA
Lawrence, MA
Wash D.C.
Maspeth, NY
NYC
New Rochelle, NY
Gallatin, TN

3 6 25

Ben Wright @benwright.bsky.social · 3d

Orlando, playing at home against a Vancouver team on one of the longest possible road trips in MLS and in danger of dropping into the play-in round, dropped an all-timer of a dud tonight.

I'm really, really worried about Óscar Pareja's side heading into the postseason.

2 10

Ben Wright @benwright.bsky.social · 3d

nah that's decades away at least

Ben Wright @benwright.bsky.social · 3d

After the latest round of matches, Nashville SC are two points out of the top four. They can sneak in on Decision Day with:

• Nashville win vs Miami
• Charlotte loss vs Philadelphia
• New York City loss/draw vs Seattle

1 1 11

Ben Wright @benwright.bsky.social · 3d

... this is a goal.

3 23

Ben Wright @benwright.bsky.social · 3d

days like this

1 19

Ben Wright @benwright.bsky.social · 4d

For Soccer America, player ratings from last night’s USMNT 🇺🇸 game.

www.socceramerica.com/soccer-steps...

Soccer steps to the forefront on the USMNT, and its fans respond - Soccer America

In the 68th minute of Friday night's USA-Ecuador friendly, a chant rang out at Austin FC's Q2 Stadium. "USA! USA!" It was an unusual chant to hear at a men's national team match.

www.socceramerica.com

Reposted by Ben Wright

SixOneFive Soccer @sixonefivesoccer.com · 4d

After the #USMNT's 1-1 draw with Ecuador, @benwright.bsky.social looks at which players raised and lowered their stock.

USMNT form check: Folarin Balogun scores again in Ecuador draw

The AS Monaco striker bagged his second goal in consecutive games for the United States

www.sixonefivesoccer.com

2 5

Reposted by Ben Wright

Alexander Abnos @anabnos.com · 4d

Enner Valencia. Is 35, seems like he should be 45, plays like he's 25.

2 29

Ben Wright @benwright.bsky.social · 4d

The speed of play from this USMNT team is so much better. A lot of really quick passing combos and quick breaks into space. Really encouraging.

Reposted by Ben Wright

Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 5d

One week ago Nashville SC won the US Open Cup, their first major championship, and El Farolito was honored. This weekend qualifying for 2026 continues in the NYC metro with Scots, Tom Bogert, 4-time champs, & more!

Read on @hudsonriverblue.com:
www.hudsonriverblue.com/neverending-...

NeverEnding Story: Nashville's first trophy, amateurs keep dreaming

Open Cup Digest #20: Just as the 2025 tournament comes to an end the 2026 edition is heating up as teams from New York and New Jersey play qualifiers this weekend.

www.hudsonriverblue.com

1 2 12

Reposted by Ben Wright

John Muller @johnspacemuller.com · 5d

Nobody else in American soccer media has Jeff’s range: writing and podcasting, local beat and national punditry, clubs and USMNT, reporting and analysis, data and takes, box throw propaganda and a mean Blue Monday karaoke at Ego’s. We’re lucky to have him around the game

Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 5d

Some personal news: today is my final day at The Athletic, ending a 6+ year tenure on its staff.

Immensely fortunate to have covered this sport alongside some of the finest writers and editors in the industry. Will keep you posted as I figure out what’s next for my work!

1 7 87

Ben Wright @benwright.bsky.social · 5d

you’re gonna crush whatever you do next Jeff!

Reposted by Ben Wright

Cesar Hernandez @cesarhfutbol.bsky.social · 5d

Concacaf LITERALLY After Dark

Sickos Committee @sickoscommittee.org · 5d

We have an ongoing CONCACAF situation in Nicaragua.

1 3 38