2 Degrees of Separation
How Nashville SC and San Diego FC Are Connected
CoachedGary SmithGary Smith managed Colorado Rapids (2008–2011) and Nashville SC (2020–2024).
Expansion DraftExpansion DraftJasper Löffelsend was selected by San Diego FC from Colorado Rapids in the 2024 expansion draft.
Nashville SC connects to San Diego FC in 2 degrees through coaching and expansion draft. First, Nashville SC links to Colorado Rapids via coaching: Gary Smith managed Colorado Rapids (2008–2011) and Nashville SC (2020–2024). Finally, Colorado Rapids links to San Diego FC via expansion draft: Jasper Löffelsend was selected by San Diego FC from Colorado Rapids in the 2024 expansion draft.