3 Degrees of Separation
How Nashville SC and Real Salt Lake Are Connected
CoachedGary SmithGary Smith managed Colorado Rapids (2008–2011) and Nashville SC (2020–2024).
CoachedOscar ParejaOscar Pareja managed Colorado Rapids (2012–2013) and Orlando City SC (2020–present).
CoachedJason KreisJason Kreis managed Real Salt Lake (2007–2013) and Orlando City SC (2016–2018).
Nashville SC connects to Real Salt Lake in 3 degrees through coaching. First, Nashville SC links to Colorado Rapids via coaching: Gary Smith managed Colorado Rapids (2008–2011) and Nashville SC (2020–2024). Then, Colorado Rapids links to Orlando City SC via coaching: Oscar Pareja managed Colorado Rapids (2012–2013) and Orlando City SC (2020–present). Finally, Orlando City SC links to Real Salt Lake via coaching: Jason Kreis managed Real Salt Lake (2007–2013) and Orlando City SC (2016–2018).