On February 1st, Appalachian FC announced Dale Parker as their first-ever head coach, beginning a new era for soccer in the High Country. On Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., the club will be hosting its first open try-outs at the Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex in Boone.
“It’s an honor and exciting project, it’s an area that’s close to home for me, ” Parker said.
It’s been nearly a year since App State cut its men’s soccer program, a huge loss to soccer fans in the Boone area. However, good news emerged in November 2020 after the National Premier Soccer League announced that a new team was set to join their league: Appalachian Football Club.