Ian Fuller
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Minnesota United FC (Assistant Coach) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 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) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 2010 | Charleston Battery (assistant) | ||
| 2011–2014 | Orlando City (USL) (assistant) | ||
| 2015 | Orlando City (assistant) | ||
| 2016–present | Minnesota United FC (assistant) | ||
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of February 2, 2016. | |||
Ian Fuller (born August 31, 1979) is a former American soccer player who currently serves as an assistant coach for Minnesota United FC.
Career
Youth and college
Fuller 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
Fuller 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, Ian was retained by the club, becoming a member of Orlando City in January 2011.[4]
Coaching
Beginning 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
- Charleston Battery
- USL Second Division Champions: 2010
- USL Second Division Regular Season Champions: 2010
- Orlando City
References
- ↑ Clemson University
- ↑ Revs take on Rhinos Wednesday night
- ↑ http://usl1.uslsoccer.com/home/462719.html
- 1 2 "Orlando City Names Fuller Assistant". www.uslsoccer.com. January 6, 2011. Retrieved January 7, 2011.
- ↑ http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3988104
- ↑ http://www.orlandocitysoccer.com/news/?article_id=1596