Founded in 2016, the men's team plays in USL League Two, the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.

Asheville City SC was announced as a National Premier Soccer League expansion team on November 14, 2016.

Hamel served as the head coach of the nearby Mars Hill University's men's soccer program.

Hamel additionally served as an assistant coach for the Oregon State Beavers men's soccer program.

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