Nashville SC captain Dax McCarty to wear special armband to demonstrate commitment to equality and social justice

Nashville SC - Dax McCarty - BLM armband

Nashville SC captain Dax McCarty will wear a special armband to demonstrate the team's commitment to equality and social justice when the club takes on FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium on Wednesday.


The armband, which was designed by teammate Jalil Anibaba, features the letters BLM (Black Lives Matter) alongside Nashville SC's logo. The match is the first for each club since both teams had to withdraw from the MLS is Back Tournament, which saw players participate in demonstrations in support of the Black Lives Matter movement throughout the event.


The armband McCarty will wear during Wednesday's match can be seen below.