Valair Shabilla
@valair.bsky.social
Multimedia journalist covering MLS and Nashville SC | ✍️ @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 😂
Big fan of the decision, I understand the northern teams’ hesitancy, but I think they can make it work.
There are drawbacks, but the positives outweigh the negatives in my book.
There are drawbacks, but the positives outweigh the negatives in my book.
MLS will officially switch the calendar to a new summer-to-spring schedule, beginning in 2027.
MLS to change league calendar, play season from summer to spring beginning in 2027
The move is set to sync the Major League Soccer calendar with top leagues around the world
www.sixonefivesoccer.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Big fan of the decision, I understand the northern teams’ hesitancy, but I think they can make it work.
There are drawbacks, but the positives outweigh the negatives in my book.
There are drawbacks, but the positives outweigh the negatives in my book.
First game is going on right now and I am a nervous wreck. It’s way too open for my liking.
1-1 almost halftime 😬
1-1 almost halftime 😬
November 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
First game is going on right now and I am a nervous wreck. It’s way too open for my liking.
1-1 almost halftime 😬
1-1 almost halftime 😬
Ultimately I think this is the right decision for Nashville, though I doubt it was an easy one.
Zimmerman has a clear influence on the pitch, but also off of it where he is the face of the franchise.
With his salary, injuries and age, a new contract would’ve always been risky.
Zimmerman has a clear influence on the pitch, but also off of it where he is the face of the franchise.
With his salary, injuries and age, a new contract would’ve always been risky.
🇺🇸 BREAKING: Club legend Walker Zimmerman will depart Nashville SC this winter when his contract expires, per sources.
Zimmerman is a two-time MLS Defender of the Year winner. Joined ahead of inaugural season. Lifted U.S. Open Cup this year.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Zimmerman is a two-time MLS Defender of the Year winner. Joined ahead of inaugural season. Lifted U.S. Open Cup this year.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Sources: USMNT's Zimmerman to leave Nashville SC, become free agent
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Ultimately I think this is the right decision for Nashville, though I doubt it was an easy one.
Zimmerman has a clear influence on the pitch, but also off of it where he is the face of the franchise.
With his salary, injuries and age, a new contract would’ve always been risky.
Zimmerman has a clear influence on the pitch, but also off of it where he is the face of the franchise.
With his salary, injuries and age, a new contract would’ve always been risky.
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Thanks to Nashville SC comms for the nice surprise and celebrating Pharma 300 with us!
Here’s to many more episode covering soccer in our city 🥂
#EveryoneN
Here’s to many more episode covering soccer in our city 🥂
#EveryoneN
November 13, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Thanks to Nashville SC comms for the nice surprise and celebrating Pharma 300 with us!
Here’s to many more episode covering soccer in our city 🥂
#EveryoneN
Here’s to many more episode covering soccer in our city 🥂
#EveryoneN
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Man’s gotta eat!!!
But also thank y’all for the incredible support.
But also thank y’all for the incredible support.
Thank you for listening to us for 300 episodes. So many people to thank through this journey. We just want to say thank you to every single one of you that interacted, shared, liked, listened and specially those that left reviews.
#EveryoneN #Pharma300
#EveryoneN #Pharma300
November 12, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Man’s gotta eat!!!
But also thank y’all for the incredible support.
But also thank y’all for the incredible support.
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After a disappointing final match of the season, @valair.bsky.social breaks down the individual performances from Nashville SC.
Nashville SC Player Ratings: The season ends in South Florida
How did the Boys in Gold perform in their final game of the season?
www.sixonefivesoccer.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM
After a disappointing final match of the season, @valair.bsky.social breaks down the individual performances from Nashville SC.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:52 AM
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November 9, 2025 at 3:52 AM
FT: MIA 4-0 NSH
A couple of bright spots from Nashville, but overall Miami didn't have much to worry about. Nashville second best in every aspect of the game.
The goal was harshly called off, but Nashville nowhere near good enough.
The season is over for the Boys in Gold.
A couple of bright spots from Nashville, but overall Miami didn't have much to worry about. Nashville second best in every aspect of the game.
The goal was harshly called off, but Nashville nowhere near good enough.
The season is over for the Boys in Gold.
November 9, 2025 at 3:16 AM
FT: MIA 4-0 NSH
A couple of bright spots from Nashville, but overall Miami didn't have much to worry about. Nashville second best in every aspect of the game.
The goal was harshly called off, but Nashville nowhere near good enough.
The season is over for the Boys in Gold.
A couple of bright spots from Nashville, but overall Miami didn't have much to worry about. Nashville second best in every aspect of the game.
The goal was harshly called off, but Nashville nowhere near good enough.
The season is over for the Boys in Gold.
Goal Miami 4-0
Allende again, not great for Nashville.
Allende again, not great for Nashville.
November 9, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Goal Miami 4-0
Allende again, not great for Nashville.
Allende again, not great for Nashville.
Goal Miami 3-0
Against the run of play, but great combination from Alba and Messi to give Allende the easy finish.
#EveryoneN
Against the run of play, but great combination from Alba and Messi to give Allende the easy finish.
#EveryoneN
November 9, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Goal Miami 3-0
Against the run of play, but great combination from Alba and Messi to give Allende the easy finish.
#EveryoneN
Against the run of play, but great combination from Alba and Messi to give Allende the easy finish.
#EveryoneN
61'
A really good start to the second half from Nashville, and by all accounts, they should've had at least one by now.
History tells us Miami is able to score against the run of play, so Nashville need to be really careful here.
#EveryoneN
A really good start to the second half from Nashville, and by all accounts, they should've had at least one by now.
History tells us Miami is able to score against the run of play, so Nashville need to be really careful here.
#EveryoneN
November 9, 2025 at 2:38 AM
61'
A really good start to the second half from Nashville, and by all accounts, they should've had at least one by now.
History tells us Miami is able to score against the run of play, so Nashville need to be really careful here.
#EveryoneN
A really good start to the second half from Nashville, and by all accounts, they should've had at least one by now.
History tells us Miami is able to score against the run of play, so Nashville need to be really careful here.
#EveryoneN
Nashville put the ball at the back of the net, but the referee calls a foul on Sam Surridge.
A pretty harsh call I would say, not sure there was much there tbh. Great impact from halftime sub Jacob Shaffelburg though.
#EveryoneN
A pretty harsh call I would say, not sure there was much there tbh. Great impact from halftime sub Jacob Shaffelburg though.
#EveryoneN
November 9, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Nashville put the ball at the back of the net, but the referee calls a foul on Sam Surridge.
A pretty harsh call I would say, not sure there was much there tbh. Great impact from halftime sub Jacob Shaffelburg though.
#EveryoneN
A pretty harsh call I would say, not sure there was much there tbh. Great impact from halftime sub Jacob Shaffelburg though.
#EveryoneN
HT: MIA 2-0 NSH
Individual mistakes bite NSH again, tbf Miami have put the pressure on.
NSH struggling with buildup play and haven't been good going direct either. MIA's extra man in midfield has been really helpful in stopping everything from NSH.
Not good enough.
#EveryoneN
Individual mistakes bite NSH again, tbf Miami have put the pressure on.
NSH struggling with buildup play and haven't been good going direct either. MIA's extra man in midfield has been really helpful in stopping everything from NSH.
Not good enough.
#EveryoneN
November 9, 2025 at 2:06 AM
HT: MIA 2-0 NSH
Individual mistakes bite NSH again, tbf Miami have put the pressure on.
NSH struggling with buildup play and haven't been good going direct either. MIA's extra man in midfield has been really helpful in stopping everything from NSH.
Not good enough.
#EveryoneN
Individual mistakes bite NSH again, tbf Miami have put the pressure on.
NSH struggling with buildup play and haven't been good going direct either. MIA's extra man in midfield has been really helpful in stopping everything from NSH.
Not good enough.
#EveryoneN
Goal Messi 2-0
Really poor from Walker Zimmerman who misses the ball completely and the ball falls to Mateo Silvetti who tracks it well. Great pass to Messi who finishes easily.
Nashville in trouble.
#EveryoneN
Really poor from Walker Zimmerman who misses the ball completely and the ball falls to Mateo Silvetti who tracks it well. Great pass to Messi who finishes easily.
Nashville in trouble.
#EveryoneN
November 9, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Goal Messi 2-0
Really poor from Walker Zimmerman who misses the ball completely and the ball falls to Mateo Silvetti who tracks it well. Great pass to Messi who finishes easily.
Nashville in trouble.
#EveryoneN
Really poor from Walker Zimmerman who misses the ball completely and the ball falls to Mateo Silvetti who tracks it well. Great pass to Messi who finishes easily.
Nashville in trouble.
#EveryoneN
20'
Nashville have looked better since the goal, but Miami look really dangerous in transition.
It's very important for Nashville not to concede again this half. They've looked fairly good on the ball and might be able to cause Miami some problems.
#EveryoneN
Nashville have looked better since the goal, but Miami look really dangerous in transition.
It's very important for Nashville not to concede again this half. They've looked fairly good on the ball and might be able to cause Miami some problems.
#EveryoneN
November 9, 2025 at 1:36 AM
20'
Nashville have looked better since the goal, but Miami look really dangerous in transition.
It's very important for Nashville not to concede again this half. They've looked fairly good on the ball and might be able to cause Miami some problems.
#EveryoneN
Nashville have looked better since the goal, but Miami look really dangerous in transition.
It's very important for Nashville not to concede again this half. They've looked fairly good on the ball and might be able to cause Miami some problems.
#EveryoneN
Goal Messi
Miami score from their first shot, again.
A bad pass from Corcoran, but Messi was surrounded by Nashville players,it didn't matter though.
#EveryoneN
Miami score from their first shot, again.
A bad pass from Corcoran, but Messi was surrounded by Nashville players,it didn't matter though.
#EveryoneN
November 9, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Goal Messi
Miami score from their first shot, again.
A bad pass from Corcoran, but Messi was surrounded by Nashville players,it didn't matter though.
#EveryoneN
Miami score from their first shot, again.
A bad pass from Corcoran, but Messi was surrounded by Nashville players,it didn't matter though.
#EveryoneN
Same lineup for Nashville, which makes sense. I would've been tempted to start Lovitz, but I don't know if he's fully fit.
The four midfielder had a great game last time out and they'll need to match that for Nashville to have a chance in this one.
BIG game!
#EveryoneN
The four midfielder had a great game last time out and they'll need to match that for Nashville to have a chance in this one.
BIG game!
#EveryoneN
Nashville SC Starting XI vs Inter Miami
Willis; Bauer, Maher, Zimmerman ©, Nájar; Tagseth, Yazbek; Corcoran, Muyl; Surridge, Mukhtar
BENCH: Schwake, Lovitz, Schmitt, Acosta, Brugman, Boyd, Bunbury, Shaffelburg, Meyer
Willis; Bauer, Maher, Zimmerman ©, Nájar; Tagseth, Yazbek; Corcoran, Muyl; Surridge, Mukhtar
BENCH: Schwake, Lovitz, Schmitt, Acosta, Brugman, Boyd, Bunbury, Shaffelburg, Meyer
November 9, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Same lineup for Nashville, which makes sense. I would've been tempted to start Lovitz, but I don't know if he's fully fit.
The four midfielder had a great game last time out and they'll need to match that for Nashville to have a chance in this one.
BIG game!
#EveryoneN
The four midfielder had a great game last time out and they'll need to match that for Nashville to have a chance in this one.
BIG game!
#EveryoneN
Brian Schmetzer prepping the backup keeper before Seattle even got the equalizer is a baller move. Bro is so confident in his team.
November 8, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Brian Schmetzer prepping the backup keeper before Seattle even got the equalizer is a baller move. Bro is so confident in his team.
Minnesota vs. Seattle has been a great start to this playoffs match day.
MLS playoffs are so much better when every game is an elimination game. Hoping the other two will deliver tonight!
MLS playoffs are so much better when every game is an elimination game. Hoping the other two will deliver tonight!
November 8, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Minnesota vs. Seattle has been a great start to this playoffs match day.
MLS playoffs are so much better when every game is an elimination game. Hoping the other two will deliver tonight!
MLS playoffs are so much better when every game is an elimination game. Hoping the other two will deliver tonight!
Apparently NYCFC can only score great solo goals.
Fernández 🔥
Fernández 🔥
Alonso Martinez 🔥🔥🔥
NYCFC insisting on crossing the ball instead of going down the middle made no sense. As soon as they start playing a bit, they get a goal. Charlotte need to wake up.
#MLSPlayoffs
NYCFC insisting on crossing the ball instead of going down the middle made no sense. As soon as they start playing a bit, they get a goal. Charlotte need to wake up.
#MLSPlayoffs
November 8, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Apparently NYCFC can only score great solo goals.
Fernández 🔥
Fernández 🔥
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Nashville & Inter Miami oddly have a lot of shared history, big moments against each other. It continues with tomorrow's decisive game 3.
Jack Maher: “I don’t know in the history of MLS there’s ever been a time where you play a team four times in a row."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Jack Maher: “I don’t know in the history of MLS there’s ever been a time where you play a team four times in a row."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
For Nashville, Inter Miami, decisive playoff game adds chapter to intertwined history
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Nashville & Inter Miami oddly have a lot of shared history, big moments against each other. It continues with tomorrow's decisive game 3.
Jack Maher: “I don’t know in the history of MLS there’s ever been a time where you play a team four times in a row."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Jack Maher: “I don’t know in the history of MLS there’s ever been a time where you play a team four times in a row."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
November 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM