Welcome to The Soccer Odyssey, episode one. On the first stop of our soccer roadtrip across America, we headed to Asheville to attend the first sporting event in the city since Hurricane Helene. Lower league club Asheville City SC took on USL side Greenville Triumph for the First Round of the 2025 US Open Cup, looking to upset a team playing a full division above them. It was a cathartic moment for soccer fans in North Carolina, and as we spoke to locals, supporters, and players, we were able to witness the beautiful game’s undeniable power to heal. Subscribe and hit the notification bell to follow our bus roadtrip across the US, as we seek to uncover the hidden threads that make up the heart of American soccer ahead of the 2026 World Cup. 00:00 - 00:28: Intro 00:29 - 00:50: Title sequence 00:51 - 01:31: Last year's visit to Asheville 01:32 - 02:53: Hurricane Helene 02:54 - 03:21: Returning to Asheville 03:22 - 04:14: Walmart poster printing 04:15 - 04:49: John B. Lewis soccer comp...