Deep Dive with NSC GM Mike Jacobs

Nashville SC General Manager Mike Jacobs joins Tim and Wes for an extended conversation about how he built the roster for year two of MLS, his aspirations for the club, and moneyball philosophy. EARLY SHOUT 2:29 -- Hear from Gary Smith and Ian Ayre about the gaffer's contract extension -- did he deserve it? (spoiler...yes, he did) 8:40 -- Nashville trades for right back Dylan Nealis -- what does 2020's No. 3 draft pick bring to the club? 10:44 -- Another week, another friendly cancelled. What's the impact? 13:08 -- FC Cincinnati: Not a beacon of prestige, but will they challenge the Boys in Gold? GUEST: MIKE JACOBS 15:23 -- Recapping Nashville SC's offseason with the man who built the roster 18:16 -- How people take "moneyball" out of context, and what the concept really means to NSC 21:26 -- What Shane Battier and the Miami Heat have to do with Nashville's highest-profile offseason acquisition 25:37 -- How does it feel to be on the doorstep of a major trade? 26:37 -- How Mike's history as a coach shapes his front office approach 29:01 -- How does Nashville SC define success in 2021? 33:34 -- Did last year's success raise the bar for the club's potential this season? 35:19 -- What is the club doing to prepare for the impacts of a busy international season? A GLANCE AT PERSONNEL 38:50 -- Naming our Starting XIs for the Cincinnati match OUTSIDE N 42:57 -- Is THIS the year an MLS team wins CCL? 45:35 -- Boys in Not Gold FINAL WHISTLE 48:50 -- Content recommendations, from soccer analytics to Italian ultras RATE, REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE! See you every Tuesday!