Nashville SC has found its new head coach.
B.J. Callaghan has been hired as the club’s second-ever MLS head coach; Nashville SC announced Wednesday. Callaghan will leave his current role as U.S. men’s national team assistant coach and will officially begin his new position on July 22.
“Taking the head coach position at Nashville SC is an incredible opportunity and an exciting next step in my career,” said Callaghan. “I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Gregg Berhalter for his mentorship and support throughout my time with the U.S. Men’s National Team. The experience I’ve gained here has been invaluable, and I’m deeply appreciative of the relationships and memories made along the way.
“While I am thrilled to embark on this new journey, it is bittersweet to leave a team and staff that I believe in so deeply,” he added. “I have full confidence in the exceptional coaching staff we have in place and know the team is in great hands. As we approach the 2026 World Cup, I’ll be cheering on the team every step of the way. Thank you to everyone at U.S. Soccer for the support and camaraderie, it has truly been an honor.”
Callaghan joined the USMNT staff in 2019 after spending the previous seven years with the Philadelphia Union. After serving as part of the technical staff during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Callaghan was appointed interim head coach in June 2023 and led the team to the CONCACAF Nations League title.
He also led the USMNT to the Gold Cup semifinals last summer and overall went unbeaten in his seven matches in charge. Callaghan remained part of Berhalter’s staff over the past year, most recently watching the USMNT suffer Copa America elimination on Monday night.
Nashville SC sits seventh in the Eastern Conference with 26 points earned in 20 league matches.
