Ghanaian defender Maxwell Woledzi on football's unifying power

Ghanaian defender Maxwell Woledzi has opened up on his move to Major League Soccer, expressing his belief that football's greatest power lies in its ability to bring people together.The 24-year-old centre-back, who joined Nashville SC from Norwegian club Fredrikstad in the winter transfer window, shared his perspective during his first interview with his new club. After traveling to the United States for pre-season ahead of the 2026 MLS campaign, Woledzi was struck by the diverse community he found."For me, football means togetherness," Woledzi said. "When I came to Nashville, I saw different people from different countries, from different cities, coming together. It brings people together, and it is more of a community thing."He reflected on the unique connections the sport creates, noting, "For me, without football I will never meet someone like you, a player from Canada, a player from Mexico, or even players from Chile." Without football, that togetherness would not be there."The towering defender has already integrated with the squad, making his unofficial debut in a pre-season friendly against Chicago Fire last week. His move to Nashville SC represents a new chapter in his career and a firsthand experience of the global unity he…