Nashville SC, Hany Mukhtar (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
Nashville SC signed Hany Mukhtar to be their big-name Designated Player. And the early signs are very positive. He might just be an elite MLS creator.
Any expansion team wants to sign a premier player. When building a new team, it is desirable to be both competitive from day one and to attract fans into the stadium. Any team organisation relies on the supporters. They pay for the tickets, buy the merchandise, create the atmosphere, and provide the size and clout. Signing a key player helps put bums on the seats.