Kaelon Fox
Kaelon Paul Fox (born May 31, 1995) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Lexington SC in USL League One.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kaelon Paul Fox | ||
| Date of birth | May 31, 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Lexington SC | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Javanon SC | |||
| Lexington FC | |||
| –2012 | St. Xavier Tigers | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2016 | Kentucky Wildcats | 48 | (5) |
| 2017 | Saint Francis Red Flash | 18 | (3) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014 | Carolina Dynamo | 8 | (2) |
| 2016 | Portland Timbers U23s | 7 | (0) |
| 2017 | Reading United | 2 | (0) |
| 2018 | Mississippi Brilla | 10 | (0) |
| 2019 | Völsungur ÍF | ||
| 2020 | Thór | 1 | (0) |
| 2020 | → Völsungur ÍF (loan) | ||
| 2021–2022 | FC Tucson | 53 | (2) |
| 2023– | Lexington SC | 31 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 16, 2023 | |||
Playing career edit
College & amateur edit
Fox played three seasons of college soccer at the University of Kentucky between 2013 and 2016, including a redshirted season in 2015. With the Wildcats, Fox made 48 appearances and scored 5 goals. In 2013, Fox was named to the SEC First-Year Honor Roll.[1] In 2017, Fox transferred to Saint Francis University, where he made 18 appearances and scored a single goal.[2]
During and after college, Fox spent time in the USL PDL with Carolina Dynamo,[3] Portland Timbers U23s,[4] Reading United AC,[5] and Mississippi Brilla.[6]
Völsungur ÍF edit
On February, 2019, it was announced that Fox had signed his first professional contract with 2nd-tier Icelandic side Völsungur ÍF.[7] Fox won the player of the season award in his only season with the club.[8]
Thór edit
Fox moved to fellow top division Icelandic side Thór in 2020, but only made a single appearance during a season affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.[9] He spent time on loan with his previous club Völsungur.[10]
FC Tucson edit
On February 26, 2021, Fox returned to the United States, joining USL League One side FC Tucson.[11] He made his debut for the club on May 1, 2021, starting in a 3–1 loss to South Georgia Tormenta.[12]
Lexington SC edit
On January 9, 2023, Fox was announced as the first-ever signing for USL League One club Lexington SC.[13]
References edit
- ^ "Kaelon Fox - Men's Soccer". University of Kentucky Athletics.
- ^ "Kaelon Fox - Men's Soccer". Saint Francis University Athletics.
- ^ "2014 Stats | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- ^ "Portland Timbers U23 - 2016 Regular Season - Roster - # - Kaleon Fox - D". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- ^ "Reading United AC - 2017 Regular Season - Roster - #12 - Kaelon Fox - D/M". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- ^ "Mississippi Brilla FC - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - # - Kaelon Fox -". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- ^ Völsungur, Íþróttafélagið. "Kaelon Fox gengur í raðir Völsungs". Íþróttafélagið Völsungur.
- ^ Völsungur, Íþróttafélagið. "Fox og Harpa valin best á lokahófi meistaraflokka". Íþróttafélagið Völsungur.
- ^ "USA - K. Fox - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com.
- ^ "Kaelon Fox player stats for team FC Tucson". Tipsscore.com.
- ^ Communications, FC Tucson (February 26, 2021). "FC Tucson Sign Icelandic League Defender Kaelon Fox". FC Tucson.
- ^ "South Georgia Tormenta FC vs. FC Tucson- May 1, 2021 | USLLeagueOne.com". www.uslleagueone.com.
- ^ Piercy, K. "Lexington Sporting Club signs first pro, inks former Wildcat Kaelon Fox". LexSporting.com. Lexington SC. Retrieved 9 January 2023.