Nashville SC sign free agent D Brent Kallman

Nashville SC announced the signing of free agent defender Brent Kallman for the 2024 season on Tuesday.

Kallman, 33, spent the past six seasons with Minnesota United FC and tallied six goals in 114 MLS matches.

"Brent brings a veteran presence as an outstanding one-v-one defender in the air and on the ground," Nashville general manager Mike Jacobs said in a news release. "He has settled into our group on and off the field in preseason, and we feel fortunate to be able to add him into our club."

Nashville SC open the 2024 MLS season on Feb. 25 against the New York Red Bulls.