Asheville City Soccer Club: From Western NC Mountains to MLS
By Marge | Published 2025-12-22T16:01:11.958+00:00
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Asheville -- December 22, 2025: Asheville City Soccer Club (ACSC), affectionately known as the "Blues," has firmly established itself as a premier talent incubator for Major League Soccer, shattering records and redefining what is possible for a USL League Two club.
The roar of the crowd at Memorial Stadium has always been fervent, but now that passion is echoing across MLS draft rooms nationwide. In the 2026 MLS SuperDraft, the club reached a seismic milestone: an unprecedented six former Asheville City players were called to the professional ranks. This staggering achievement not only obliterated the club’s previous best but also tied for the most alumni produced by any USL League Two club this year.The Record-Breaking SixThe newest crop of "Blues" to tur