Nashville SC sign veteran D Tate Schmitt

Nashville SC announced the signing of free agent defender Tate Schmitt on Wednesday.

The 27-year-old veteran is under contract for the rest of the 2025 season with an option for 2026.

Schmitt has three goals in 45 matches with Real Salt Lake (2019-22) and the Houston Dynamo (2023-24).

"Tate is an experienced left back that has the attributes we look for in a player in that role both offensively and defensively," general manager Mike Jacobs said. "We are excited to be able to add him to our group."

Schmitt is expected to back up starting left back Daniel Lovitz.