Recent reports suggest the Chicago Fire and two other Major League Soccer clubs are chasing Brazilian superstar Neymar, igniting speculation across the league.
Could Nashville SC be one of those clubs? And, more importantly, should they be?
Sources: Neymar is in preliminary talks with three MLS clubs - including the Chicago Fire - over a possible move. His contract with Al-Hilal is set to expire this June. #cf97 www.espn.com/soccer/story...
— Jeff Carlisle (@jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social) 2025-01-16T00:15:49.499Z
Before dismissing the idea that Neymar would even consider a city like Nashville, it is worth remembering that Sporting Kansas City were once deep into negotiations with Cristiano Ronaldo before he ultimately chose Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia. If Kansas City could get that close to signing one of the greatest players of all time, there is no reason Nashville could not throw their hat in the ring for Neymar.
I'm going to attempt to break down three reasons why Nashville SC should chase Neymar—and then three reasons why they should stay far, far away.
