Valair Shabilla
@valair.bsky.social
Multimedia journalist covering MLS and Nashville SC | ✍️ @SixOneFiveSoccer.com | 🎙️ @pharmasoccer.bsky.social | 🇮🇶🇺🇸 Proud Refugee
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Valair Shabilla
@valair.bsky.social
· Oct 6
I can’t say thank you enough. What a week!
By the way my initial instagram caption was way longer 😂
By the way my initial instagram caption was way longer 😂
November 26, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Sometimes you just need a NLD thrashing to ensure you that everything is going to be alright ❤️
I didn’t know it was possible to love Eze more, what a lovely day!
#COYG
I didn’t know it was possible to love Eze more, what a lovely day!
#COYG
November 23, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Sometimes you just need a NLD thrashing to ensure you that everything is going to be alright ❤️
I didn’t know it was possible to love Eze more, what a lovely day!
#COYG
I didn’t know it was possible to love Eze more, what a lovely day!
#COYG
A long and great episode for everything Nashville SC and MLS.
We covered a lot, but we are off next week, so split it up if you’d like haha.
Love all the support, please continue to rate and share the pod 🫡
We covered a lot, but we are off next week, so split it up if you’d like haha.
Love all the support, please continue to rate and share the pod 🫡
Episode 301: Nashville SC 2.1 is live wherever you get your podcasts!
🔁 Roster decisions
📅 MLS League changes
🏆 Another trophy for Tennessee
As always, thanks for listening!
🔁 Roster decisions
📅 MLS League changes
🏆 Another trophy for Tennessee
As always, thanks for listening!
November 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
A long and great episode for everything Nashville SC and MLS.
We covered a lot, but we are off next week, so split it up if you’d like haha.
Love all the support, please continue to rate and share the pod 🫡
We covered a lot, but we are off next week, so split it up if you’d like haha.
Love all the support, please continue to rate and share the pod 🫡
🇮🇶 WE ARE STILL ALIVE FOR THE WORLD CUP!!!
I couldn’t watch the entire game, which was probably for the best for my mental health.
We left it to the last minute, but we did it. We are potentially one game away from the World Cup, I can’t believe it 🥹
I couldn’t watch the entire game, which was probably for the best for my mental health.
We left it to the last minute, but we did it. We are potentially one game away from the World Cup, I can’t believe it 🥹
November 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
🇮🇶 WE ARE STILL ALIVE FOR THE WORLD CUP!!!
I couldn’t watch the entire game, which was probably for the best for my mental health.
We left it to the last minute, but we did it. We are potentially one game away from the World Cup, I can’t believe it 🥹
I couldn’t watch the entire game, which was probably for the best for my mental health.
We left it to the last minute, but we did it. We are potentially one game away from the World Cup, I can’t believe it 🥹
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Nashville SC turned over a ton of their roster, clearing up plenty of cap space to make some major additions this winter. It's going to be an incredibly busy offseason for the 'Yotes, and I broke down their biggest needs with CCC less than 80 days away.
www.sixonefivesoccer.com/analysis-nas...
www.sixonefivesoccer.com/analysis-nas...
November 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Nashville SC turned over a ton of their roster, clearing up plenty of cap space to make some major additions this winter. It's going to be an incredibly busy offseason for the 'Yotes, and I broke down their biggest needs with CCC less than 80 days away.
www.sixonefivesoccer.com/analysis-nas...
www.sixonefivesoccer.com/analysis-nas...
There seems to be a clear shift to getting younger. Zimmerman and Willis have been immense for this Nashville squad, but ultimately moving on makes sense.
The rest of the decisions are what I expected. Lovitz earned that option with how well he played. Muyl is always a plus.
#EveryoneN
The rest of the decisions are what I expected. Lovitz earned that option with how well he played. Muyl is always a plus.
#EveryoneN
Nashville SC have announced their end-of-year roster decisions, with key players like Walker Zimmerman, Joe Willis and Gaston Brugman departing the club.
www.sixonefivesoccer.com/nashville-sc...
www.sixonefivesoccer.com/nashville-sc...
Nashville SC announce 2025 roster decisions
Walker Zimmerman, Joe Willis, Gastón Brugman and other key players set to depart Nashville ahead of the 2026 season
www.sixonefivesoccer.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
There seems to be a clear shift to getting younger. Zimmerman and Willis have been immense for this Nashville squad, but ultimately moving on makes sense.
The rest of the decisions are what I expected. Lovitz earned that option with how well he played. Muyl is always a plus.
#EveryoneN
The rest of the decisions are what I expected. Lovitz earned that option with how well he played. Muyl is always a plus.
#EveryoneN
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With Nashville SC winning the Open Cup and One Knox winning USL L1, Tennessee becomes the fourth state since 1996 to hold both a professional league title and the USOC in the same year.
2024: LAG/LAFC
2023: HOU/Austin II
2005: LAG
1998: Chicago Fire
1996: DCU
#EveryoneN | #TOOK
2024: LAG/LAFC
2023: HOU/Austin II
2005: LAG
1998: Chicago Fire
1996: DCU
#EveryoneN | #TOOK
November 17, 2025 at 12:13 AM
With Nashville SC winning the Open Cup and One Knox winning USL L1, Tennessee becomes the fourth state since 1996 to hold both a professional league title and the USOC in the same year.
2024: LAG/LAFC
2023: HOU/Austin II
2005: LAG
1998: Chicago Fire
1996: DCU
#EveryoneN | #TOOK
2024: LAG/LAFC
2023: HOU/Austin II
2005: LAG
1998: Chicago Fire
1996: DCU
#EveryoneN | #TOOK
With Nashville SC winning the Open Cup and One Knox winning USL L1, Tennessee becomes the fourth state since 1996 to hold both a professional league title and the USOC in the same year.
2024: LAG/LAFC
2023: HOU/Austin II
2005: LAG
1998: Chicago Fire
1996: DCU
#EveryoneN | #TOOK
2024: LAG/LAFC
2023: HOU/Austin II
2005: LAG
1998: Chicago Fire
1996: DCU
#EveryoneN | #TOOK
November 17, 2025 at 12:13 AM
With Nashville SC winning the Open Cup and One Knox winning USL L1, Tennessee becomes the fourth state since 1996 to hold both a professional league title and the USOC in the same year.
2024: LAG/LAFC
2023: HOU/Austin II
2005: LAG
1998: Chicago Fire
1996: DCU
#EveryoneN | #TOOK
2024: LAG/LAFC
2023: HOU/Austin II
2005: LAG
1998: Chicago Fire
1996: DCU
#EveryoneN | #TOOK
Big fan of the decision, I understand the northern teams’ hesitancy, but I think they can make it work.
There are drawbacks, but the positives outweigh the negatives in my book.
There are drawbacks, but the positives outweigh the negatives in my book.
MLS will officially switch the calendar to a new summer-to-spring schedule, beginning in 2027.
MLS to change league calendar, play season from summer to spring beginning in 2027
The move is set to sync the Major League Soccer calendar with top leagues around the world
www.sixonefivesoccer.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Big fan of the decision, I understand the northern teams’ hesitancy, but I think they can make it work.
There are drawbacks, but the positives outweigh the negatives in my book.
There are drawbacks, but the positives outweigh the negatives in my book.
First game is going on right now and I am a nervous wreck. It’s way too open for my liking.
1-1 almost halftime 😬
1-1 almost halftime 😬
November 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
First game is going on right now and I am a nervous wreck. It’s way too open for my liking.
1-1 almost halftime 😬
1-1 almost halftime 😬
Ultimately I think this is the right decision for Nashville, though I doubt it was an easy one.
Zimmerman has a clear influence on the pitch, but also off of it where he is the face of the franchise.
With his salary, injuries and age, a new contract would’ve always been risky.
Zimmerman has a clear influence on the pitch, but also off of it where he is the face of the franchise.
With his salary, injuries and age, a new contract would’ve always been risky.
🇺🇸 BREAKING: Club legend Walker Zimmerman will depart Nashville SC this winter when his contract expires, per sources.
Zimmerman is a two-time MLS Defender of the Year winner. Joined ahead of inaugural season. Lifted U.S. Open Cup this year.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Zimmerman is a two-time MLS Defender of the Year winner. Joined ahead of inaugural season. Lifted U.S. Open Cup this year.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Sources: USMNT's Zimmerman to leave Nashville SC, become free agent
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Ultimately I think this is the right decision for Nashville, though I doubt it was an easy one.
Zimmerman has a clear influence on the pitch, but also off of it where he is the face of the franchise.
With his salary, injuries and age, a new contract would’ve always been risky.
Zimmerman has a clear influence on the pitch, but also off of it where he is the face of the franchise.
With his salary, injuries and age, a new contract would’ve always been risky.
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Thanks to Nashville SC comms for the nice surprise and celebrating Pharma 300 with us!
Here’s to many more episode covering soccer in our city 🥂
#EveryoneN
Here’s to many more episode covering soccer in our city 🥂
#EveryoneN
November 13, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Thanks to Nashville SC comms for the nice surprise and celebrating Pharma 300 with us!
Here’s to many more episode covering soccer in our city 🥂
#EveryoneN
Here’s to many more episode covering soccer in our city 🥂
#EveryoneN
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Man’s gotta eat!!!
But also thank y’all for the incredible support.
But also thank y’all for the incredible support.
Thank you for listening to us for 300 episodes. So many people to thank through this journey. We just want to say thank you to every single one of you that interacted, shared, liked, listened and specially those that left reviews.
#EveryoneN #Pharma300
#EveryoneN #Pharma300
November 12, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Man’s gotta eat!!!
But also thank y’all for the incredible support.
But also thank y’all for the incredible support.
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After a disappointing final match of the season, @valair.bsky.social breaks down the individual performances from Nashville SC.
Nashville SC Player Ratings: The season ends in South Florida
How did the Boys in Gold perform in their final game of the season?
www.sixonefivesoccer.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM
After a disappointing final match of the season, @valair.bsky.social breaks down the individual performances from Nashville SC.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:52 AM
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November 9, 2025 at 3:52 AM
FT: MIA 4-0 NSH
A couple of bright spots from Nashville, but overall Miami didn't have much to worry about. Nashville second best in every aspect of the game.
The goal was harshly called off, but Nashville nowhere near good enough.
The season is over for the Boys in Gold.
A couple of bright spots from Nashville, but overall Miami didn't have much to worry about. Nashville second best in every aspect of the game.
The goal was harshly called off, but Nashville nowhere near good enough.
The season is over for the Boys in Gold.
November 9, 2025 at 3:16 AM
FT: MIA 4-0 NSH
A couple of bright spots from Nashville, but overall Miami didn't have much to worry about. Nashville second best in every aspect of the game.
The goal was harshly called off, but Nashville nowhere near good enough.
The season is over for the Boys in Gold.
A couple of bright spots from Nashville, but overall Miami didn't have much to worry about. Nashville second best in every aspect of the game.
The goal was harshly called off, but Nashville nowhere near good enough.
The season is over for the Boys in Gold.
Goal Miami 4-0
Allende again, not great for Nashville.
Allende again, not great for Nashville.
November 9, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Goal Miami 4-0
Allende again, not great for Nashville.
Allende again, not great for Nashville.
Goal Miami 3-0
Against the run of play, but great combination from Alba and Messi to give Allende the easy finish.
#EveryoneN
Against the run of play, but great combination from Alba and Messi to give Allende the easy finish.
#EveryoneN
November 9, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Goal Miami 3-0
Against the run of play, but great combination from Alba and Messi to give Allende the easy finish.
#EveryoneN
Against the run of play, but great combination from Alba and Messi to give Allende the easy finish.
#EveryoneN
61'
A really good start to the second half from Nashville, and by all accounts, they should've had at least one by now.
History tells us Miami is able to score against the run of play, so Nashville need to be really careful here.
#EveryoneN
A really good start to the second half from Nashville, and by all accounts, they should've had at least one by now.
History tells us Miami is able to score against the run of play, so Nashville need to be really careful here.
#EveryoneN
November 9, 2025 at 2:38 AM
61'
A really good start to the second half from Nashville, and by all accounts, they should've had at least one by now.
History tells us Miami is able to score against the run of play, so Nashville need to be really careful here.
#EveryoneN
A really good start to the second half from Nashville, and by all accounts, they should've had at least one by now.
History tells us Miami is able to score against the run of play, so Nashville need to be really careful here.
#EveryoneN
Nashville put the ball at the back of the net, but the referee calls a foul on Sam Surridge.
A pretty harsh call I would say, not sure there was much there tbh. Great impact from halftime sub Jacob Shaffelburg though.
#EveryoneN
A pretty harsh call I would say, not sure there was much there tbh. Great impact from halftime sub Jacob Shaffelburg though.
#EveryoneN
November 9, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Nashville put the ball at the back of the net, but the referee calls a foul on Sam Surridge.
A pretty harsh call I would say, not sure there was much there tbh. Great impact from halftime sub Jacob Shaffelburg though.
#EveryoneN
A pretty harsh call I would say, not sure there was much there tbh. Great impact from halftime sub Jacob Shaffelburg though.
#EveryoneN
HT: MIA 2-0 NSH
Individual mistakes bite NSH again, tbf Miami have put the pressure on.
NSH struggling with buildup play and haven't been good going direct either. MIA's extra man in midfield has been really helpful in stopping everything from NSH.
Not good enough.
#EveryoneN
Individual mistakes bite NSH again, tbf Miami have put the pressure on.
NSH struggling with buildup play and haven't been good going direct either. MIA's extra man in midfield has been really helpful in stopping everything from NSH.
Not good enough.
#EveryoneN
November 9, 2025 at 2:06 AM
HT: MIA 2-0 NSH
Individual mistakes bite NSH again, tbf Miami have put the pressure on.
NSH struggling with buildup play and haven't been good going direct either. MIA's extra man in midfield has been really helpful in stopping everything from NSH.
Not good enough.
#EveryoneN
Individual mistakes bite NSH again, tbf Miami have put the pressure on.
NSH struggling with buildup play and haven't been good going direct either. MIA's extra man in midfield has been really helpful in stopping everything from NSH.
Not good enough.
#EveryoneN
Goal Messi 2-0
Really poor from Walker Zimmerman who misses the ball completely and the ball falls to Mateo Silvetti who tracks it well. Great pass to Messi who finishes easily.
Nashville in trouble.
#EveryoneN
Really poor from Walker Zimmerman who misses the ball completely and the ball falls to Mateo Silvetti who tracks it well. Great pass to Messi who finishes easily.
Nashville in trouble.
#EveryoneN
November 9, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Goal Messi 2-0
Really poor from Walker Zimmerman who misses the ball completely and the ball falls to Mateo Silvetti who tracks it well. Great pass to Messi who finishes easily.
Nashville in trouble.
#EveryoneN
Really poor from Walker Zimmerman who misses the ball completely and the ball falls to Mateo Silvetti who tracks it well. Great pass to Messi who finishes easily.
Nashville in trouble.
#EveryoneN