Chris Applewhite, a 17-year-old defender, is the third player from Nashville SC's academy to sign a professional contract. Teammates and coaches describe Applewhite as a highly skilled center back ...

Nashville SC have signed defender Chris Applewhite as a homegrown player, the club announced Wednesday. The 17-year-old's deal lasts through the 2027 season with options for 2028 and 2029.

Nashville's youth academy was the starting point for three current players: forward Adem Sipić, midfielder Isaiah Jones and defender Chris Applewhite. Applewhite was just 10 years old when ...