Nashville SC Coach BJ Callaghan Signs Contract Extension

The deal keeps the coach with the MLS club through the 2028-29 season.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Nashville SC has signed head coach BJ Callaghan to a contract extension that will keep him with the Major League Soccer club through the 2028-29 season. Callaghan has been the head coach of Nashville SC since 2021 and has led the team to two playoff appearances in his tenure.

Why it matters

Callaghan has been instrumental in building Nashville SC into a competitive MLS franchise since the club's inception in 2020. Extending his contract provides stability and continuity for the team as they look to build on their recent success and compete for championships in the coming years.

The details

The contract extension will keep Callaghan with Nashville SC through the 2028-29 MLS season. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Callaghan has a 34-27-19 record as Nashville SC's head coach since taking over the expansion club in 2021.

  • Callaghan was named Nashville SC's head coach in 2021.
  • The contract extension was announced on February 16, 2026.

The players

BJ Callaghan

The head coach of Nashville SC since 2021, leading the club to two playoff appearances.

Mike Jacobs

The general manager of Nashville SC who introduced the team's new designated player signing, Cristian Espinoza.

Cristian Espinoza

A designated player signed by Nashville SC on January 8, 2026.

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What’s next

Nashville SC will look to build on their recent success and compete for MLS Cup titles in the coming seasons with Callaghan leading the way.

The takeaway

Extending Callaghan's contract provides stability and continuity for Nashville SC as they continue to establish themselves as a competitive franchise in MLS.