Hickory – What. A. Season. Incredible inaugural season for Hickory FC! Let’s take a look back on SOME of the moments in this historic season!
It all started with the jersey reveal at Innovative Ink where Hickory FC revealed the first ever Hickory FC kits! These kits ended up flooding the Hickory community and were regularly seen being worn around Hickory!
Following the jersey reveal it was time for Olde Hickory Brewery to unveil Hickory FC’s official beer, Hat Trick Lager, which would quickly become a fan favorite at Hickory FC home games!
First Home Game and Becoming Nationally Ranked
Hickory FC started off their inaugural season with a rain soaked game against the national runners-up from 2023, Apotheos FC. End result was a 2-0 Hickory FC victory in front of 1,750 fans who braved the weather!
As the season and success continued, Hickory FC eventually worked its way into the national rankings, climbing as high as #6 in the country in the NPSL!
Conference Playoffs
After a successful regular season, Hickory FC finished as the #2 seed in the Southeast Conference and had the opportunity to host a conference semi-final game against Apotheos FC! End result was a 2-1 victory for Hickory FC in front of 3,000 fans!
On Saturday, July 13, 2024, Hickory FC faced off against the #1 seed App FC in the Southeast Conference Final. End result was a 3-0 victory for Hickory FC and the first ever Southeast Conference Championship for the club!
To the Fans
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of our fans for the incredible support shown during this inaugural season! Your passion, dedication, and unwavering support have made this journey unforgettable. We couldn’t have done it without you, and we’re excited to continue this adventure together. Thank you for being the heart and soul of Hickory FC!
