Gaining Ake Loba and Dropping Two Points

Nashville suffered a disappointing draw against shorthanded Atlanta United but won a greater prize last week: club record transfer Ake Loba. On this episode, club leadership talks about the historic acquisition, and Wes and Tim break down the draw and look ahead at the Chicago match. EARLY SHOUT: 5:30 Strong words from Gary Smith about the draw with Atlanta United Gold nuggets: A first for Nashville's defense and a troubling trend from the back line Why the Chicago match is so important RUN OF PLAY: 19:41 Hear General Manager Mike Jacobs' and CEO Ian Ayre's thoughts about the record signing Where will Loba play, what does he bring to the squad, and how did the deal finally get done? Other burning questions about Nashville's newest striker EMBRACE CONSENSUS: 30:10 Does the addition of Ake Loba make Nashville a legitimate contender for the top of the Eastern Conference table? MAILBAG: 36:15 Is a back three a long-term solution? The latest on Rodrigo Piñeiro What are reasonable expectations for Ake Loba? OUTSIDE N: 44:52 More entertaining: Euros or Copa America? Boys in Gold Cup A new NSC signing goes on loan FINAL WHISTLE: 51:58 Content recommendations A self-deprecating MLS Fantasy update