Nashville SC

May 2, 2021; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville SC midfielder Dax McCarty (6) is defended by Inter Miami midfielder Rodolfo Pizarro (10) during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

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SACRAMENTO, CA - JULY 25: Mike Fucito of the Sacramento Republic controls the ball during the friendly match between West Bromwich Albion and Sacramento Republic at Bonney Field on July 25, 2014 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Alexis Cuarezma/Getty Images)

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NASHVILLE, TN - FEBRUARY 29: Atlanta United players celebrate a goal scored by Ezequiel Barco #8 during the first half against Nashville SC at Nissan Stadium on February 29, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

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BRIDGEVIEW, ILLINOIS - JULY 03: Dax McCarty #6 of the Chicago Fire waves to the fans after a victory over the Atlanta United FC at SeatGeek Stadium on July 03, 2019 in Bridgeview, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

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USA fans cheer during their CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-final football match against Jamaica at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, on July 3, 2019. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)

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DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 14: Rodolfo Pizarro of CF Monterrey during the FIFA Club World Cup 2nd round match between Monterrey and Al-Sadd Sports Club at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on December 14, 2019 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)

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CARSON, CA - FEBRUARY 1: Walker Zimmerman #5 of the United States during the international friendly match between the United States and Costa Rica at the Dignity Health Sports Park on February 1, 2020 in Carson, California. The United States won the match 1-0. (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images)

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