Vanderbilt women’s soccer head coach Darren Ambrose joins Nashville Sports Report to talk about building the Commodores into one of the nation’s top programs, how Vanderbilt soccer has evolved during his tenure, the culture behind the program and what he has learned over more than a decade in Nashville.

The Commodores enter the week 8–0–1 after a 5–0 win over Texas A&M, continuing a run that has included Vanderbilt’s first No. 1 national ranking, an SEC championship, two SEC Tournament titles, a Sweet 16 appearance and the program’s first trip to the Elite Eight.

Before the conversation with Darren, we recap a wild weekend across Nashville sports:

• Vanderbilt football improves to 3–0 with an incredible 35–31 comeback win over NC State, decided by a forced fumble and touchdown in the final seconds. We feature Andrew Allegretta’s Vanderbilt radio call of the final play.
• Tennessee State earns its first win of the season, rallying past Florida A&M 29–26.
• Middle Tennessee improves to 2–1 with a 27–20 win over Nevada.
• The Tennessee Titans look ahead to the Philadelphia Eagles after a 23–10 season-opening loss to the New York Jets.
• Nashville SC beats Chicago Fire FC 3–0 to clinch a place in the MLS Cup Playoffs and reach 60 points.
• Vanderbilt women’s soccer rolls past Texas A&M 5–0.
• Nashville Predators prospects sweep Carolina and Tampa Bay at the 2026 Prospect Showcase as the Preds move into training camp and preseason.
• The new Nashville Vibe name and identity are unveiled ahead of the UPSHOT League franchise’s 2027 debut at Memorial Gymnasium.
• The Nashville Sounds enter their final game of the season at 79–69.

Highlights & Game Recaps

Vanderbilt 35, NC State 31 — Vanderbilt game recap

Tennessee State 29, Florida A&M 26 — Tennessee State game recap

Middle Tennessee 27, Nevada 20 — Middle Tennessee game recap

New York Jets 23, Tennessee Titans 10 — Titans game recap

Nashville SC 3, Chicago Fire FC 0 — Watch the MLS highlights

Vanderbilt 5, Texas A&M 0 — Women’s Soccer — Vanderbilt match recap

Predators Prospects 4, Carolina 1 — Predators recap

Predators Prospects 3, Tampa Bay 1 — Predators recap

Featured Call

This episode features Andrew Allegretta’s radio call of Vanderbilt’s remarkable final play against NC State.

Hear our full Nashville Sports Report conversation with Andrew Allegretta:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2615141/episodes/19724508

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