Ian Fuller (born August 31, 1979) is an American former soccer player who currently serves as an assistant coach for Minnesota United FC.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Ian Fuller | ||
Date of birth | August 31, 1979 | ||
Place of birth | Ellensburg, Washington, United States | ||
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1998–2001 | Clemson Tigers | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2002 | New England Revolution | 11 | (0) |
2003–2005 | Rochester Raging Rhinos | 38 | (8) |
2005 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 18 | (2) |
2006–2010 | Charleston Battery | 76 | (5) |
2010 | Austin Aztex | 3 | (0) |
2011–2013 | Orlando City | 35 | (3) |
Managerial career | |||
2010 | Charleston Battery (assistant) | ||
2011–2014 | Orlando City (assistant) | ||
2015 | Orlando City (assistant) | ||
2016–2024 | Minnesota United (assistant) | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of February 2, 2016 |
Career
editYouth and college
editFuller grew up in Tualatin, Oregon, and attended Tualatin High School where he was a three-time first team All State soccer player. He then played college soccer at Clemson University from 1998 to 2001.[1]
Professional
editFuller was drafted in the second round (21st overall) of the 2002 MLS SuperDraft by New England Revolution. He played eleven regular season and three playoff games before being waived on November 4, 2002. In February 2003, he signed with the Rochester Rhinos of the USL First Division.[2] Fuller spent the 2003 and 2004 seasons in Rochester, and played the first two games of the 2005 season, before moving to the Vancouver Whitecaps. In 2006, Fuller signed with the Charleston Battery. After four years with the club he moved to USSF Division 2 club Austin Aztex.[3] With the sale and movement of the Austin Aztex to Orlando following the end of the 2010 season, Fuller was retained by the club, becoming a member of Orlando City in January 2011.[4]
Coaching
editBeginning in 2010 Fuller also began working as assistant coach for the Charleston Battery of the USL Second Division (USL-2).[5] He would continue his coaching career as a player-coach and assistant for Orlando City S.C. in 2011.[4] In September 2013, Fuller retired as a player to become a full-time assistant for Orlando City.[6]
Honors
edit- Charleston Battery
- USL Second Division Champions: 2010
- USL Second Division Regular Season Champions: 2010
- Orlando City
Personal
editFuller is married to CBS Sports Golazo Network Morning Footy host Susannah Collins.[7]
References
edit- ^ Clemson University
- ^ Revs take on Rhinos Wednesday night
- ^ http://usl1.uslsoccer.com/home/462719.html
- ^ a b "Orlando City Names Fuller Assistant". www.uslsoccer.com. January 6, 2011. Archived from the original on September 28, 2011. Retrieved January 7, 2011.
- ^ "Battery Takes on College of Charleston in Final Tune-Up". April 9, 2010.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on February 9, 2014. Retrieved September 15, 2013.
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