Nashville SC is unbeaten in its last seven matches against Atlanta after dispatching the Five Stripes 3-1 last weekend. But that wasn't the biggest news around the club. The termination of Ake Loba's contract opens a designated player spot, and the trade of CJ Sapong brings in badly needed center back depth.

Now that Ake Loba is off the books, what comes next?

Nashville's dominance of the Atlanta series, by the numbers

Who won the Sapong-McNaughton trade?

How will Nashville approach the U.S. Open Cup Round of 32?

Tactical questions now that Teal is the man up top (for now)

Is Jacob Shaffelburg best suited for use as a late sub?


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