Promising a more aggressive, attack-minded brand of soccer, B.J. Callaghan was formally introduced as the second coach in Nashville SC history on Friday at Geodis Park.
Callaghan officially stepped into his role earlier this week, more than two months after Nashville had fired Gary Smith following a 3-4-5 start. Rumba Munthali, the franchise’s player development coach, had served as interim coach, leading the club to a 3-7-3 mark.
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