Braden Gall is ready to choose a Premier League club. His first step: the setting.
On episode 2 of The Decision, Braden and soccer sherpas Steve Cavendish and Wes Boling evaluate the EPL's best communities and stadiums, from the seagulls of Brighton's south shore to the streets of cosmopolitan London, from dueling cathedrals in Manchester to a bandbox in Bournemouth.
How important is location?
Tony Husband recommends a dark horse on the south coast
Who has the Fenway Park of the EPL? Wrigley Field? Shea Stadium?
Daniel Ryan makes his case for Fulham
Braden makes his first eliminations -- including a massive club with rich tradition
The Decision is presented by M.L. Rose.
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The Decision, Episode 1: Braden Wants to Choose an EPL Team
It's time for Braden Gall to make a decision.
A lifelong soccer fan who played as a kid, Braden is steeped in the Beautiful Game. But there's one thing he's never done: adopt a Premier League team.
This month, that changes. Club and Country co-host Wes Boling, Nashville Banner editor Steve Cavendish -- and you! -- are here to help Braden make the call.
On the introductory episode:
Why does Braden want to do this?
Steve and Wes explain their backgrounds
What are Braden's selection criteria?
Jonathan Shaffer's recommendation: Tottenham Hotspur
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No Pity for Orlando City
A heavily rotated Nashville SC team bounced Orlando City from the US Open Cup Wednesday after a stagnant draw against DC United the prior weekend.
Is this the deepest team in NSC history?
Wyatt Meyer's under-the-weather banger
Ahmed Qasem makes his case for a starting role
D.C. draw -- any concerns, or just tired legs?
Why has Toronto struggled so badly?
Club and Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose.
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Capitalizing on a Crucial Home Stretch
Nashville SC is now the most prolific home team in MLS after beating New York Red Bulls 2-1 to rise to fourth in the Eastern Conference table.
How did NSC finally break through for its first win against Red Bulls?
A compelling stat about Hany Mukhtar's emergence
Patrick Yazbek finds the scoresheet
How to rotate and prioritize as DC and Orlando loom in the next few days
Love and support to La Brigaga de Oro and our fellow members of the NSC community
Club and Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose.
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A Massive Homestand Looms
Nashville SC took a point in Atlanta and advanced in the @opencup. Now, an inviting homestand awaits. How can the Boys in Gold capitalize on the opportunity? Wes and Tim discuss the recent matches, then set expectations for a triad of home contests against Charlotte, Red Bulls and D.C. Plus, how should NSC rank the U.S. Open Cup on its list of priorities?
Club and Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose.
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