The Boys in Gold beat Charlotte 2-1 Saturday thanks to goals from Sam Surridge and Alex Muyl. The result answered some early-season questions but highlighted a few others.

Is Nashville still good at protecting leads, or should we revise its reputation?

Does NSC have a center back problem (apart from Walker)?

Taylor Washington weighs in on his assist

Mailbag: Hany's slow start, Alex Muyl's positioning and NSC's squad talent relative to past seasons.

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