News: Nashville SC signs USYNT midfielder Matthew Corcoran from Birmingham Legion

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On Tuesday, Nashville SC announced the signing of 18 year-old midfielder Matthew Corcoran from Birmingham Legion of USL Championship for an undisclosed fee. Corcoran has spent the preseason on trial with Nashville SC, and his signing marks yet another acquisition in an almost entirely rebuilt midfield.

“Matthew is a bright talent with bags of potential,” said Nashville SC General Manager Mike Jacobs. “He is a true two-way midfielder who contributes on both sides of the ball, and his experiences as a professional and U.S. youth international have prepared him for this next step in his career.”

Corcoran had been with Birmingham since 2022, when he signed his first professional contract at just 15 years-old. In that time, Corcoran has made 53 appearances in all competitions, in addition to appearing at the most recent U-17 World Cup for the United States.

My colleague Jeff Remlinger at SixOneFive Soccer put together a full scouting report on Corcoran when he was announced in Nashville’s preseason roster I implore you all to read. It’s a great look into the player Corcoran is currently, as well as some thoughts on the player Corcoran might become.

CURRENT ROSTER (as of publication):

Goalkeepers: Joe Willis, Xavier Valdez, Brian Schwake

Centerbacks: Walker Zimmerman, Jack Maher, Josh Bauer, Jeisson Palacios, Chris Applewhite

Fullbacks: Julian Gaines, Dan Lovitz, Andy Najar, Taylor Washington

Midfielders: Patrick Yazbek, Edvard Tagseth, Alex Muyl, Gastón Brugman, Bryan Acosta, Isaiah Jones, Matthew Corcoran

Wingers/10s: Hany Mukhtar, Jacob Shaffelburg, Tyler Boyd, Jonathan Pérez, Maximus Ekk

Strikers: Sam Surridge, Teal Bunbury, Adem Sipic