Ian Pilcher
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | March 21, 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | San Diego FC | ||
| Number | 25 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2016–2021 | Charlotte Soccer Academy | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2024 | Charlotte 49ers | 66 | (5) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024 | Grove United | ||
| 2025– | San Diego FC | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of March 2, 2025 | |||
Ian Pilcher (born March 21, 2003) is an American professional soccer player who plays for Major League Soccer club San Diego FC.
Early life
Pilcher was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he attended Ardrey Kell High School and played club soccer for Charlotte Soccer Academy, where he was the club's captain for the last two seasons. He also earned a nomination for the Charlotte Soccer Gala Defender of the Year Award.[1][2]
College career
In 2021, Pilcher attended the University of Charlotte to play college soccer. Over four seasons with the 49ers, Pilcher made 66 appearances, scored five goals and tallied one assist. Over his college career, he was a two-time All-East Region and All-AAC selection. In 2024, he earned first-team honors, was named a CSC Academic All-American, and was recognized as the AAC's Preseason Defensive Player of the Year. In 2021, Pilcher earned a spot on the All-Conference USA Freshman Team.[2]
In 2024, Pilcher played with National Premier Soccer League side Grove United.[3]
Club career
On December 20, 2024, Pilcher was selected 24th overall in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft by San Diego FC.[4][5][6] On January 27, 2025, Pilcher was announced as a new signing for San Diego ahead of their inaugural season.[7][8] He made his professional debut on February 23, 2025, appearing as an 88th-minute substitute during a 2–0 away win over LA Galaxy.[9]
References
- ^ Keen, Patti (January 30, 2025). "Ian PIlcher Signs with San Diego FC". Charlotte Soccer Academy.
- ^ a b "Ian Pilcher - Men's Soccer". Charlotte Athletics.
- ^ "14 NPSL Alums Selected in 2025 MLS SuperDraft, 68 Drafted Since 2021". December 27, 2024.
- ^ https://www.sandiegofc.com/news/san-diego-fc-selects-five-players-in-mls-superdraft-2025#:~:text=San%20Diego%20FC%20announced%20today,with%20the%20first%20overall%20pick.
- ^ "Charlotte's Pilcher, FIU's Appiah Selected in 2025 MLS SuperDraft". theamerican.org. December 10, 2024.
- ^ "Pilcher Picked 24th Overall in 2025 MLS SuperDraft by San Diego FC". Charlotte Athletics. December 20, 2024.
- ^ "San Diego FC Signs Defender Ian Pilcher | San Diego FC". sandiegofc.com.
- ^ "Charlotte's Ian Pilcher headed west to San Diego FC". www.thecharlottepost.com.
- ^ "Match Recap: San Diego FC Makes MLS Debut with 2-0 Win Over Defending MLS Champion LA Galaxy | San Diego FC". sandiegofc.com.
External links
- Ian Pilcher at Soccerway