Nashville SC has launched a social media campaign over the last couple of days, where it has encouraged fans to share their soccer experiences in life and with the club using the hashtag #MySoccerStory.

The soccer story movement has been a fantastic way to get fans involved and let the club know they are supported in anticipation of Monday night’s pivotal Metro Council meeting that will determine the future of MLS in Nashville.

On the field, Nashville’s soccer story is still that it’s fighting for a playoff position. Although the Boys in Gold are unbeaten in their last three matches, including ties against top-four sides FC Cincinnati and Louisville City FC, they still find themselves on the outside of the USL Eastern Conference playoff picture.

With a couple of games in hand, however, the next two home fixtures provide Nashville a massive opportunity to leap as high as fifth in the standings, pending the results of the other matches this weekend as well.

Nashville’s opponent Saturday, Bethlethem Steel, will not be a pushover given their current run of form. The Philadelphia Union affiliate has won five of its last six matches, propelling it all the way up to fifth place in the Eastern Conference and tied for points with Indy Eleven at 39.

Team: Bethlehem Steel FC

Affiliation: Philadelphia Union

Philadelphia Union Stadium: Goodman Stadium (16,000) Goodman Stadium is home to Lehigh University’s football team The stadium also hosted Philadelphia Eagles training camp from 1996-2012

Goodman Stadium (16,000) Coach: Brendan Burke (3rd season) Burke began his coaching career as manager of Reading United in the U.S. PDL, where he went a remarkable 71-18-19 He played as a center back for teams in the U.S. and Ireland

Brendan Burke (3rd season) First Season: 2016

2016 2017 Finish: 12-12-8 (lost in Conference Quarterfinals (4-0, Louisville City FC)

12-12-8 (lost in Conference Quarterfinals (4-0, Louisville City FC) Best-ever Finish: 2017 (Conference Quarterfinals)

2017 (Conference Quarterfinals) Supporters’ Group: East End Army

East End Army Three Fun Facts: The team’s name and colors are a tribute to Bethlehem Steel F.C., which played from 1907-1930 and won five U.S. Open Cups — tied for the most in U.S. soccer history The colors of Bethlehem Steel FC are navy blue, gold and red, combining the primary colors of both the original Bethlehem Steel F.C. and the Philadelphia Union The Steel won only two of their final 10 matches in 2017 (2-3-5)



Here’s what Nashville SC coach Gary Smith had to say about the match.

On the recent run of form Saturday’s opponent, @BSteelFC, have been on lately. pic.twitter.com/2TaWyccnZe — Golden Goal (@GoldenGoalNash) August 24, 2018

Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. at First Tennessee Park. You can watch the game on MyTV30, stream on ESPN+, or listen to 94.9 Game 2.

Fearless Forecasts

Since Wes Boling of Golden Goal is calling the match for 94.9, he has elected to not make a prediction.

Andy Simmons, Golden Goal

1-0 Nashville

Goal: Ropapa Mensah

MOTM: Matt Pickens

Forecast: Mensah comes on and scores a late-winner.

Jonathan Slape, Speedway Soccer

2-0 Nashville

Goals: Lebo Moloto and Brando Allen

MOTM: Lebo Moloto

Forecast: Chris Tyrpak gets his first minutes for NSC

Ben Wright, Speedway Soccer

1-0 Nashville

Goal: Ropapa Mensah

MOTM: Mensah

Forecast: Tucker Hume creates the most chances of any NSC player