From a soccer-loving sasquatch to a stadium surrounded by sprawling forests, Appalachian FC is the best-kept secret in US soccer today. For the second stop of our road trip across America, we swung by Boone, NC, to witness how the beautiful game is flourishing in the Appalachian mountains, meet a budding soccer supporters group, and discover why this club has captured the imagination of fans in North Carolina and beyond. Check out Episode 2 of the Soccer Odyssey on YouTube and follow our bus voyage across the US on our channel, as we uncover the hidden threads that make up the heart of American soccer ahead of the 2026 World Cup. 🎥: by.dolph #npsl #ussoccer #opencup #americansoccer #soccerfans #appfc #appalachianfc #northcarolinasoccer #thesoccerodyssey #clubelevenmag