Nashville SC midfielder Edvard Tagseth has quickly become a fan favorite in his first season in MLS with his scrappy play and relentless energy.

Nashville SC's offense started sluggishly, but Hany Mukhtar and Sam Surridge scored in the second half against the Chicago Fire.

Here's how we graded Nashville SC, with the team halfway through the 2025 MLS season and in fourth place in the Eastern Conference.

Defender Andy Najar will represent Nashville SC in the 2025 MLS All-Star Game on July 23 in Austin.

Nashville SC is off to a strong start in 2025 but has key issues to address in order to remain an MLS contender this season.