Asheville City SC
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Wikipedia - Asheville City SC
Asheville City SC is an American amateur soccer team based in Asheville, North Carolina. Founded in 2016, the men's team plays in USL League Two, the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid. The women's team was founded in 2017 and played in the Women's Premier Soccer League until joining the newly-formed USL W League for the 2022 season. The team colors are blue and white.
History
Asheville City SC was announced as a National Premier Soccer League expansion team on November 14, 2016. On the day of the announcement, the ownership group was announced: Chairman/CFO Jimmy Wheeler, President Ryan Kelley, General Manager Allen Bradley, Director of Revenue Management Jordan Vance, Director of Community Outreach Josh Yoakum, and Director of Communications Andrew Hunter. All members of the ownership group are Western North Carolina natives.
The same day of the announcement City SC announced that Gary Hamel was going to serve as the club's head coach. Hamel served as the head coach of the nearby Mars Hill University's men's soccer program. Hamel additionally served as an assistant coach for the Oregon State Beavers men's soccer program.
Asheville City SC also announced on its foundation date, that the club will play its home matches at Memorial Stadium in Downtown Asheville.
On December 5, 2016 the club announced it would compete in the East division of the Southeast Conference. On May 6, 2017, Asheville City won its first ever match in NPSL play.
On October 16, 2019 the club announced it would join USL League Two.
Asheville City SC speelt zijn thuiswedstrijden in het Memorial Stadium, dat plaats biedt aan 6.500 toeschouwers. Het stadion werd gebouwd in 1927 en is de thuishaven van de club sinds 2019.
De clubkleuren van Asheville City SC zijn rood, zwart en wit. Het logo van de club is een afbeelding van een adelaar, het nationale symbool van de Verenigde Staten.
Asheville City SC heeft nog nooit een grote prijs gewonnen. De club bereikte in 2019 de finale van de US Open Cup, maar verloor daarin van FC Atlanta United.
De huidige hoofdcoach van Asheville City SC is Scott Calabrese. Hij werd aangesteld in 2020 en leidde de club naar een vierde plaats in de USL Championship in 2021.
Enkele bekende spelers die voor Asheville City SC hebben gespeeld, zijn:
* Sean Okoli
* Tyler Gibson
* Luke Spencer
* Matt VanOekel
Asheville City SC is een ambitieuze club met een groeiende supportersschare. De club hoopt in de toekomst naar de Major League Soccer te promoveren, het hoogste niveau in het Amerikaanse voetbal.