Archive · 23 May 2025
Former MLS Coach Ian Fuller Brings Pro Soccer Vision to Knoxville
Ian Fuller, a coach with experience in Major League Soccer, is now coaching One Knoxville SC in East Tennessee.
He wants to help the area grow its love for soccer, and thinks they might even get a Major League Soccer team someday.
Fuller played soccer in college and has coached other teams before.
He and his wife moved to East Tennessee and are enjoying the slower pace of life.
For Fuller, it's about more than just winning games, he cares about the players and helping them succeed.
The goal is to build a strong soccer community in East Tennessee.
Former MLS coach Ian Fuller is now head coach of One Knoxville SC.
Fuller aims to build a soccer town in East Tennessee.
Fuller previously worked as an assistant coach for Minnesota United FC.
Fuller played professionally for Clemson University and was drafted by the New England Revolution in 2002.
Fuller and his wife have moved to Knoxville and are enjoying the area.
- Who
- Ian Fuller, former Minnesota United FC assistant coach, now head coach of One Knoxville SC.
- What
- Ian Fuller, former MLS coach, is leading One Knoxville SC.
- When
- One Knoxville SC played Indy Eleven on May 24.
- Where
- East Tennessee, Covenant Health Park.
- Why
- Ian Fuller aims to help East Tennessee become a soccer town and believes the city has the potential for a Major League Soccer franchise.
- Team
- One Knoxville SC
- Head Coach
- Ian Fuller
- Fuller's Previous Role
- Former Minnesota United FC assistant coach
- Fuller's Playing Career
- Played professionally for Clemson University
- Joined One Knoxville SC
- Signed with One Knoxville SC in 2024
- Fuller's Wife
- Susannah Collins