Reviewed by: Pat Byington
Buc-ee’s, Ella Langley + Jordan-Hare Stadium: How a German soccer fan’s viral trip spotlighted Alabama
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We knew the 2026 FIFA World Cup would bring international soccer fans from all over the world to the country. But one particular fan has taken some of the spotlight for themselves.
A social media account just known as Freddy has gone viral for documenting a soccer-themed road trip that included stopping in Auburn for the Argentina-Iceland game.
But the stadium wasn’t the only thing that impressed Freddy during their travels through the state. The trip across Lower Alabama included:
- Late night snack at Buc-ee’s
- A food recommendation from Birmingham native + US Soccer player Chris Richards
- Discovering Ella Langley
- A night in Fairhope
- Stopping at Bass Pro Shops
Keep reading to see what you may have missed + how you can follow along for more posts throughout the tournament.
Freddy’s road trip through Alabama
The account on X, formerly Twitter, had already gone viral before the trip arrived to Alabama. Their first stop in the state was at a Marathon gas station which got the attention of Birmingham native and U.S. soccer player Chris Richards.
“If there’s any @milosburgershop near you please stop. Trust me.”
Chris Richards on social media
After arriving in the state, Freddy headed straight to The Plains to watch Lionel Messi + Argentina at Jordan-Hare Stadium. His night also included a campus tour + a stop at the Auburn Buc-ee’s.
The crew had to drive further west for a hotel for the night but the following day’s travels took them through Florida and to the Gulf Coast.
Through all the driving, Freddy specifically pointed to the discovery of Alabama native + country music star Ella Langley.
“The best discovery of our road trip has been a musician called Ella Langley. We had never heard of her before, but after hearing her on pretty much every country radio station, we’ve become big fans. She’s basically the soundtrack of our trip.”
FreddyLA7 on X
But the Alabama adventure’s didn’t stop there as the travelers arrived at the coast where they stayed the night in Fairhope. They also managed to find the Bass Pro Shops in Spanish Fort.
Freddy’s group has moved on from Alabama as their soccer road trip continues throughout the country. You can keep following to see more of their adventures on X.
