Valair Shabilla
@valair.bsky.social
Multimedia journalist covering soccer in the US and beyond | ✍️ @SixOneFiveSoccer.com | 🎙️ @pharmasoccer.bsky.social | 🇮🇶🇺🇸 Proud Refugee
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Valair Shabilla
@valair.bsky.social
· Oct 6
I can’t say thank you enough. What a week!
By the way my initial instagram caption was way longer 😂
By the way my initial instagram caption was way longer 😂
Incredible move. Also, this is why you should be on our discord, check the date haha.
January 7, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Incredible move. Also, this is why you should be on our discord, check the date haha.
I highly doubt it. If that’s the case, I will be there pushing people and flashing my badge. Might do that anyway…
January 6, 2026 at 3:17 PM
I highly doubt it. If that’s the case, I will be there pushing people and flashing my badge. Might do that anyway…
BREAKING: every Nashville SC Wednesday regular season home match will be ‘Dollar Dog’ Night, with $1 hot dogs available at select concession locations.
Possibly the biggest news I have ever reported.
#EveryoneN
Possibly the biggest news I have ever reported.
#EveryoneN
January 6, 2026 at 3:06 PM
BREAKING: every Nashville SC Wednesday regular season home match will be ‘Dollar Dog’ Night, with $1 hot dogs available at select concession locations.
Possibly the biggest news I have ever reported.
#EveryoneN
Possibly the biggest news I have ever reported.
#EveryoneN
They didn’t specify that in the release, but last year the Lexington match was at Geodis Park and fans were able to attend.
January 6, 2026 at 1:08 AM
They didn’t specify that in the release, but last year the Lexington match was at Geodis Park and fans were able to attend.
Nashville SC have announced their preseason schedule:
🟡 Players will report back on Saturday, Jan 10
🟡 Four games in Palm Beach, FL (Fire, Rapids, Crew and TBD)
🟡 One game in Alabama vs. Birmingham Legion
🟡 One game in Nashville vs. Lexington
#EveryoneN
🟡 Players will report back on Saturday, Jan 10
🟡 Four games in Palm Beach, FL (Fire, Rapids, Crew and TBD)
🟡 One game in Alabama vs. Birmingham Legion
🟡 One game in Nashville vs. Lexington
#EveryoneN
January 5, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Nashville SC have announced their preseason schedule:
🟡 Players will report back on Saturday, Jan 10
🟡 Four games in Palm Beach, FL (Fire, Rapids, Crew and TBD)
🟡 One game in Alabama vs. Birmingham Legion
🟡 One game in Nashville vs. Lexington
#EveryoneN
🟡 Players will report back on Saturday, Jan 10
🟡 Four games in Palm Beach, FL (Fire, Rapids, Crew and TBD)
🟡 One game in Alabama vs. Birmingham Legion
🟡 One game in Nashville vs. Lexington
#EveryoneN
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gonna go ahead and also holler about the Soccer starter pack made by my crew @kickbacksoccer.bsky.social for anyone new joining Bluesky and looking for soccer voices out there go.bsky.app/MvuMY81
January 2, 2026 at 7:36 PM
gonna go ahead and also holler about the Soccer starter pack made by my crew @kickbacksoccer.bsky.social for anyone new joining Bluesky and looking for soccer voices out there go.bsky.app/MvuMY81
Thanks to everyone who supported me in 2025, more to come in 2026 🫡
January 1, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Thanks to everyone who supported me in 2025, more to come in 2026 🫡
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From all of us at SixOneFive Soccer, thanks for an incredible 2025!
Thanks for 2025, SixOneFive subscribers!
Looking back at our best stories of 2025 and looking forward to an even better 2026
www.sixonefivesoccer.com
December 31, 2025 at 2:24 PM
From all of us at SixOneFive Soccer, thanks for an incredible 2025!
Another Ben 💣
Madrigal is really good business because it's rare for young players to have experience with the national team and abroad.
He will be coming to Nashville to compete and earn a spot, which is the hunger this team needs in attack.
Curious to see the figures.
Madrigal is really good business because it's rare for young players to have experience with the national team and abroad.
He will be coming to Nashville to compete and earn a spot, which is the hunger this team needs in attack.
Curious to see the figures.
🇨🇷 Nashville SC have completed a deal to sign striker Warren Madrigal, per sources. (Kevin Jimenez first)
21-year-old currently plays for Saprissa after spending last year on loan with Valencia in Spain. Six goals in 25 caps for CRC. Needed depth at No. 9, can also play out wide.
21-year-old currently plays for Saprissa after spending last year on loan with Valencia in Spain. Six goals in 25 caps for CRC. Needed depth at No. 9, can also play out wide.
December 31, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Another Ben 💣
Madrigal is really good business because it's rare for young players to have experience with the national team and abroad.
He will be coming to Nashville to compete and earn a spot, which is the hunger this team needs in attack.
Curious to see the figures.
Madrigal is really good business because it's rare for young players to have experience with the national team and abroad.
He will be coming to Nashville to compete and earn a spot, which is the hunger this team needs in attack.
Curious to see the figures.
Us before the new year.
Make sure to tune in, subscribe and rate the show 🫡
Make sure to tune in, subscribe and rate the show 🫡
December 31, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Us before the new year.
Make sure to tune in, subscribe and rate the show 🫡
Make sure to tune in, subscribe and rate the show 🫡
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Is this Algeria’s one last chance to make a mark on the world stage 🇩🇿
With key players likely entering the tournament for the final time, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Desert Warriors.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4lhJ...
With key players likely entering the tournament for the final time, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Desert Warriors.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4lhJ...
December 29, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Is this Algeria’s one last chance to make a mark on the world stage 🇩🇿
With key players likely entering the tournament for the final time, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Desert Warriors.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4lhJ...
With key players likely entering the tournament for the final time, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Desert Warriors.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4lhJ...
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🇨🇦 LAFC set to acquire Canadian int'l winger Jacob Shaffelburg from Nashville SC, sources confirm @benwright.bsky.social's scoop.
I'm told Nashville will receive $1m GAM + keep sell-on % in deal.
Shaffelburg, 26, had 4g/2a in 1,117 regular season mins for Nashville last year.
I'm told Nashville will receive $1m GAM + keep sell-on % in deal.
Shaffelburg, 26, had 4g/2a in 1,117 regular season mins for Nashville last year.
December 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
🇨🇦 LAFC set to acquire Canadian int'l winger Jacob Shaffelburg from Nashville SC, sources confirm @benwright.bsky.social's scoop.
I'm told Nashville will receive $1m GAM + keep sell-on % in deal.
Shaffelburg, 26, had 4g/2a in 1,117 regular season mins for Nashville last year.
I'm told Nashville will receive $1m GAM + keep sell-on % in deal.
Shaffelburg, 26, had 4g/2a in 1,117 regular season mins for Nashville last year.
Like most people, I am not surprised at all. From the moment BJ Callaghan took over, it was really hard to see a place for Shaffelburg. The team, Callaghan and Shaff tried to make it work, but it never flourished.
Exciting player though, will be fun to watch with LAFC and WC.
Exciting player though, will be fun to watch with LAFC and WC.
🚨 BREAKING: Nashville SC are sending winger Jacob Shaffelburg to Los Angeles FC, sources confirm to @sixonefivesoccer.com. Shaffelburg spent four seasons in Nashville and broke into Canadian national team, and now joins one of the best attacks in MLS.
December 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Like most people, I am not surprised at all. From the moment BJ Callaghan took over, it was really hard to see a place for Shaffelburg. The team, Callaghan and Shaff tried to make it work, but it never flourished.
Exciting player though, will be fun to watch with LAFC and WC.
Exciting player though, will be fun to watch with LAFC and WC.
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Egypt is looking for success in a World Cup tournament run 🇪🇬
With three #AFCON titles, Egypt has not had that same success on the World Stage. This #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of The Pharaohs.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
With three #AFCON titles, Egypt has not had that same success on the World Stage. This #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of The Pharaohs.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
December 21, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Egypt is looking for success in a World Cup tournament run 🇪🇬
With three #AFCON titles, Egypt has not had that same success on the World Stage. This #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of The Pharaohs.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
With three #AFCON titles, Egypt has not had that same success on the World Stage. This #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of The Pharaohs.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
Portuguese publication "Record" is reporting that three MLS teams (RSL, Nashville & Charlotte) are interested in 28-year-old left back Pedro Amaral.
Currently with Esoril in the Portuguese top division, Amaral is a product of the Benfica academy and had stints in Greece/Saudi.
#EveryoneN
Currently with Esoril in the Portuguese top division, Amaral is a product of the Benfica academy and had stints in Greece/Saudi.
#EveryoneN
December 22, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Portuguese publication "Record" is reporting that three MLS teams (RSL, Nashville & Charlotte) are interested in 28-year-old left back Pedro Amaral.
Currently with Esoril in the Portuguese top division, Amaral is a product of the Benfica academy and had stints in Greece/Saudi.
#EveryoneN
Currently with Esoril in the Portuguese top division, Amaral is a product of the Benfica academy and had stints in Greece/Saudi.
#EveryoneN
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The Iranian National Team is looking to make it out of the group after just missing out in Qatar, 2022 🇮🇷
With numerous talents playing in Europe, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of Team Melli.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7tjq...
With numerous talents playing in Europe, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of Team Melli.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7tjq...
December 20, 2025 at 10:45 PM
The Iranian National Team is looking to make it out of the group after just missing out in Qatar, 2022 🇮🇷
With numerous talents playing in Europe, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of Team Melli.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7tjq...
With numerous talents playing in Europe, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of Team Melli.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7tjq...
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December 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
If you haven’t yet, check the @sixonefivesoccer.com report card series for every Nashville SC player. It’s the perfect review before starting the new year/season.
#EveryoneN
#EveryoneN
Hany Mukhtar got back to his best in 2025, reminding MLS that he's still one of the league's elite attackers.
Hany Mukhtar: 2025 report card
The 2022 MLS MVP looked back to his best in a resurgent year
www.sixonefivesoccer.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
If you haven’t yet, check the @sixonefivesoccer.com report card series for every Nashville SC player. It’s the perfect review before starting the new year/season.
#EveryoneN
#EveryoneN
Overall though, I was impressed. Also, way more people ride the bus than I thought. I try to exclusively take public transportation when I travel, but never at home. I am hoping the upcoming expansion helps.
December 13, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Overall though, I was impressed. Also, way more people ride the bus than I thought. I try to exclusively take public transportation when I travel, but never at home. I am hoping the upcoming expansion helps.
After 17 years in Nashville, I finally took a WeGo bus.
My first trip was to the Preds game Tuesday. Seamless process and busses were still running around midnight.
My girlfriend lives near downtown, which is why we could do that, I hope one day I can ride WeGo from my house 🤞
My first trip was to the Preds game Tuesday. Seamless process and busses were still running around midnight.
My girlfriend lives near downtown, which is why we could do that, I hope one day I can ride WeGo from my house 🤞
December 13, 2025 at 6:35 PM
After 17 years in Nashville, I finally took a WeGo bus.
My first trip was to the Preds game Tuesday. Seamless process and busses were still running around midnight.
My girlfriend lives near downtown, which is why we could do that, I hope one day I can ride WeGo from my house 🤞
My first trip was to the Preds game Tuesday. Seamless process and busses were still running around midnight.
My girlfriend lives near downtown, which is why we could do that, I hope one day I can ride WeGo from my house 🤞
Nashville SC CONCACAF Champions Cup round one matches are set:
Leg One: Tuesday, Feb. 17 - 7 p.m. CT - Hamilton Stadium
Leg Two: Tuesday, Feb. 24 - 7 p.m. CT - GEODIS Park
#EveryoneN
Leg One: Tuesday, Feb. 17 - 7 p.m. CT - Hamilton Stadium
Leg Two: Tuesday, Feb. 24 - 7 p.m. CT - GEODIS Park
#EveryoneN
December 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Nashville SC CONCACAF Champions Cup round one matches are set:
Leg One: Tuesday, Feb. 17 - 7 p.m. CT - Hamilton Stadium
Leg Two: Tuesday, Feb. 24 - 7 p.m. CT - GEODIS Park
#EveryoneN
Leg One: Tuesday, Feb. 17 - 7 p.m. CT - Hamilton Stadium
Leg Two: Tuesday, Feb. 24 - 7 p.m. CT - GEODIS Park
#EveryoneN
Check out our latest episode for all of your NSC needs, as well as some World Cup topics.
This has been the strongest year for our show, keep the reviews and likes coming!
#EveryoneN
This has been the strongest year for our show, keep the reviews and likes coming!
#EveryoneN
Episode 303: A New Backline is live! 🚨
😬 World Cup Draw Cringefest
🏆 MLS Cup Final
✅ New Signings
Thanks for giving us a listen!
www.sixonefivesoccer.com/pharma-socce...
😬 World Cup Draw Cringefest
🏆 MLS Cup Final
✅ New Signings
Thanks for giving us a listen!
www.sixonefivesoccer.com/pharma-socce...
December 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Check out our latest episode for all of your NSC needs, as well as some World Cup topics.
This has been the strongest year for our show, keep the reviews and likes coming!
#EveryoneN
This has been the strongest year for our show, keep the reviews and likes coming!
#EveryoneN
I am genuinely tired of covering Nashville vs. Miami. Also, Ottawa in February 🥶
Nashville SC will take on Canadian Premier League champions Atlético Ottawa in Round One of the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup. If they advance to the Round of 16, they'll take on... Inter Miami.
Nashville SC drawn against Atlético Ottawa in Concacaf Champions Cup
The 'Yotes will begin their continental campaign in Canada
www.sixonefivesoccer.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:42 AM
I am genuinely tired of covering Nashville vs. Miami. Also, Ottawa in February 🥶
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Sources: Nashville SC have re-signed goalkeeper Joe Willis through the 2026 season with an option for 2027. Willis's option was declined, but will return for at least one more year. Brian Schwake still expected to be the No. 1, but Willis brings stability and veteran depth.
December 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Sources: Nashville SC have re-signed goalkeeper Joe Willis through the 2026 season with an option for 2027. Willis's option was declined, but will return for at least one more year. Brian Schwake still expected to be the No. 1, but Willis brings stability and veteran depth.
I like this move as Nashville continue to get younger. The draft is a bigger risk than signing someone from MLSNP.
Unless someone leaves, he'll probably play most of his minutes in Huntsville. Based on Callaghan's history, he has a much better shot at the first team.
#EveryoneN
Unless someone leaves, he'll probably play most of his minutes in Huntsville. Based on Callaghan's history, he has a much better shot at the first team.
#EveryoneN
Nashville SC have acquired defender Thomas Williams from Orlando City, adding a high-potential young player to an already strong backline.
www.sixonefivesoccer.com/nashville-ac...
www.sixonefivesoccer.com/nashville-ac...
December 8, 2025 at 6:50 PM
I like this move as Nashville continue to get younger. The draft is a bigger risk than signing someone from MLSNP.
Unless someone leaves, he'll probably play most of his minutes in Huntsville. Based on Callaghan's history, he has a much better shot at the first team.
#EveryoneN
Unless someone leaves, he'll probably play most of his minutes in Huntsville. Based on Callaghan's history, he has a much better shot at the first team.
#EveryoneN