Top Story Spotlight SOCCER Win or go home? Playoff implications of Hickory FC's season finale come into focus jason.koon Jul 10, 2026 Jul 10, 2026 Updated Jul 10, 2026 0 Hickory FC fans show their support during the club's Steinbrecher Cup match against Vermont Green FC on May 30. JACKSON SHOE PHOTOGRAPHY Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save jason.koon The playoff implications of Saturday's Hickory FC soccer game against Asheville City SC have come into focus. kAmw:4<@CJ D:ED 2E h\c\_ :? &${ {628F6 %H@ A=2J[ E9:C5 A=246 :? E96 $@FE9 pE=2?E:4 s:G:D:@? 369:?5 7:CDE\A=246 r92C=@EE6 x?56A6?56?46 a 2?5 pD96G:==6[ H9:49 D:ED :? D64@?5 2E g\`\c] k^AmkAmtG6? E9@F89 w:4<@CJ 92D @?6 >@C6 H:?[ E96 =628F6VD D4@C:?8 DJDE6>[ H9:49 2H2C5D E9C66 A@:?ED 7@C 2 H:? 2?5 @?6 7@C 2 5C2H[ AFED pD96G:==6 @?6 A@:?E 29625 @7 w:4<@CJ] k^AmkAm%9:D >62?D 2 H:? @? $2EFC52J H:== AFE w:4<@CJ :?E@ E96 D64@?5 DA@E :? E96 4@?76C6?46 H:E9 b_ A@:?ED 2?5 8F2C2?E66 E96> 2 DA@E :? E96 A=2J@77D]k^Am People are also reading… McDowell County NC woman charged after 10-year-old tests positive for drugs Asheville artist hides painting of Jimothy the raccoon in woods Report says Davidson Fort unsafe, costly to repair. What is the future of the Old Fort property? North Carolina sets first elk hunt for 2027. Here's when it will be and who can participate Restaurant with Western theme opens in Valdese this week How a Marine veteran bought a new home without paying a dollar in upfront closing costs How young is too young to leave your kids at home alone in NC? Here’s the law U.S. 221 may be widened, bridge over I-40 replaced. Learn more about project at meeting UNC AD reveals what was behind decision to fire Hubert Davis Atrium pushes back after State Health Plan leaves healthcare network out of Tier 1 McDowell High basketball player caps season at state East-West All-Star game HCA Healthcare, Mission monitor reports potential non-compliance for 3rd straight year McDowell County working to address teen suicide Marion mayor speaks on election year changes made by state legislature You might get an insurance lapse letter from the NC DMV. It’s not a scam. kAmp =@DD @C 2 5C2H @? $2EFC52J H:== AFE w:4<@CJ urVD 72E6 :? E96 92?5D @7 pAA2=249:2? ur] x7 pAA2=249:2? 362ED $@FE9 r2C@=:?2 &?:E65 q2?E2>D @? $F?52J[ E96J H:== E2<6 E96 E9:C5 DA@E :? E96 4@?76C6?46[ =62G:?8 w:4<@CJ @? E96 @FED:56 =@@<:?8 :?] x7 pAA2=249:2? =@D6D @C 5C2HD[ w:4<@CJ H:== 7:?:D9 E9:C5 :? E96 4@?76C6?46 2?5 DE:== 92G6 2 D9@E 2E 2? 2E\=2C86 3:5]k^AmkAmw:4<@CJ :D b\a :? :ED =2DE 7:G6 82>6D 2?5 :D @?6 @7 E96 E@A\D4@C:?8 E62>D :? E96 5:G:D:@? H:E9 ag 8@2=D @G6C `b 82>6D] pD96G:==6 :D F?362E6? :? :ED AC6G:@FD `` >2E496D Wg\_\bX] %96J 92G6 H@? E96:C =2DE D:I 3J 2 E@E2= D4@C6 @7 `c\a] pD96G:==6 2=D@ 92D E96 5:G:D:@?VD DE:?8:6DE 5676?D6[ 8:G:?8 FA 6:89E 8@2=D @G6C `b 82>6D] k^Am kAm~?6 @7 E96 8@2=D H2D E96 @?=J 8@2= :? E96:C @?=J =@DD @7 E96 D62D@? @? |2J `e] %92E =@DD 42>6 2E E96 92?5D @7 w:4<@CJ ur 2E 9@>6] w:4<@CJ ur H:== =:<6=J ?665 E@ 5FA=:42E6 E92E 762E E9:D H66<6?5 :? |@C6EK $E25:F> :7 E96J 2C6 8@:?8 E@ 6IE6?5 E96 D62D@? :?E@ E96 A=2J@77D E9:D DF>>6C] k^Am Jason Koon is the Sports Editor for the Hickory Record and can be reached at jason.koon@lee.net. 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Get in the game with our Prep Sports Newsletter Sent weekly directly to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. jason.koon Author email Follow jason.koon Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Most Popular Hickory FC coach to fans: "Thank you with capital letters, bold and exclamation points." "We're talking about Wednesday nights, 90-degree weather, and we'll have 4,000 fans," said Hickory FC coach Carlos Rubio. Recommended for you Watch Now: Related Video Draymond Green Reveals Why LeBron James Rejected the Warriors for the 76ers MULTIPLE Moves Imminent - Report Reveals Huge Knicks Update... MULTIPLE Moves Imminent - Report Reveals Huge Knicks Update... Angel Reese makes WNBA history in dream debut with double-double milestone and clutch block! Angel Reese makes WNBA history in dream debut with double-double milestone and clutch block! Son of Eric Bieniemy charged after shooting in Virginia Son of Eric Bieniemy charged after shooting in Virginia
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Hickory FC coach to fans: "Thank you with capital letters, bold and exclamation points." "We're talking about Wednesday nights, 90-degree weather, and we'll have 4,000 fans," said Hickory FC coach Carlos Rubio.Â
