Nashville SC's 2-1 loss to FC Cincinnati has sparked a lot of discussion, even consternation. Are Nashville creating enough chances? Has their early success been a result of an easy schedule? Is Hany Mukhtar washed? Is this the same old Nashville we've watched bottom out for the last 18 months?
First of all, I get it. Losing to a rival is deflating. Losing to a rival at home on a stoppage-time penalty kick after the best player in your club's history missed another penalty kick is even worse.
I'm going to try and dispel some of those concerns today.