In this episode of the Mixtape 615 podcast

Austin and Logan are joined by Nashville soccer mainstay Valair Shabilla for a jam-packed conversation on all things NSC. From analyzing standout MLS performances to celebrating grassroots growth and rising young stars, the crew explores how Nashville SC is building something bigger—both on and off the field.

Valair Shabilla, co-founder of Pharmaceutical Soccer and Kicking It 615, brings a wealth of experience as a journalist, community leader, and lifelong fan of the beautiful game. Originally from Baghdad, Iraq, Valair shares how soccer helped him connect to life in the U.S., and how he’s now helping others do the same—whether through nonprofit work or thoughtful coverage of the club he loves.

• Dan Lovitz emerges as an unlikely offensive contributor and one of MLS’s most productive defenders this season

• Hany Mukhtar’s game evolves from Golden Boot winner to team-first creator with nine different goal scorers benefiting

• Nashville earns a gritty road point against Atlanta United in a high-pressure match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

• US Open Cup recap: NSC advances past Chattanooga with help from depth players like Josh Bauer and Matt Corcoran

• The youth movement is real: debuts and starts from homegrowns and Huntsville standouts signal a new era for Nashville SC

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