Nashville SC announced the departure of Head Coach Gary Smith after seven years, with a 3-4-5 record. Assistant Steve Guppy also departs. Player Development Coach Rumba Munthali will serve as interim coach. Smith led the team to playoffs consistently but faced challenges progressing further. The club seeks a permanent replacement amidst concerns about squad strength.
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One reason that likely factored into Nashville SC’s decision to fire head coach Gary Smith on Thursday: He wasn’t getting enough bang for the buck from his team. @glennonsports looks at how the team struggles to meet the expectations set by its payroll. https://t.co/N67xfFuPJQ
One reason that likely factored into Nashville SC’s decision to fire head coach Gary Smith on Thursday: He wasn’t getting nearly enough bang for the buck from his team. @glennonsports looks at how the team struggles to meet high expectations set by its increased payroll.…
This was Gary Smith last night. Today, Nashville SC moved on from its head coach in midseason. Not too surprising. Smith did fine work with the club for a long time, but this season thus far has been rough. #EveryoneN https://t.co/XXcylpWwwx
Was Gary Smith the problem? Did a terrific job for a long time. But canning coaches is an easy out, especially in soccer and hockey. https://t.co/2nRCgt0KaN
Nashville SC's underlying numbers this season are not pretty. Quick piece on Gary Smith being fired and why: https://t.co/7GXbojGhbH https://t.co/gXfzHCVb98
Peculiar timing from Nashville to make a coaching change mid-week with a game against Atlanta United on Saturday. They need to select the next coach (and his tactical approach) carefully because that squad is weaker than the results have indicated over the past few seasons. #MLS
Gary Smith did a lot with what he was given in @NashvilleSC. Playoffs every year, Leagues Cup final….consistency is vital for an expansion team that hasn’t been the most aggressive with their roster building. He may be an interesting one for a team looking for stability but a…
First managerial change in MLS this season. Gary Smith led Nashville to the playoffs in each of his first four seasons, including expansion season. Only one of four teams to do so. Never could take the next step from good/solid to great. https://t.co/GbRqY0uiLv
Nashville SC announces the departure of coach Gary Smith after seven years. Nashville is 3-4-5. Assistant Steve Guppy is also out. Player development coach Rumba Munthali will step into the interim job while the club conducts the search for a permanent replacement. #mls
BREAKING: Nashville SC and head coach Gary Smith has parted ways. Nashville first 4 seasons very successful under Smith. Regression this season. https://t.co/2wp7bSLZZF
Nashville SC announced today the departure of Head Coach Gary Smith and Assistant Coach Steve Guppy from the Club. Former player and current Player Development Coach Rumba Munthali will step up as Interim Head Coach while the club conducts the search for the next head coach.