Ian Pilcher
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ian Patrick Pilcher[1] | ||
| Date of birth | March 21, 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Position | 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 | 17 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of October 22, 2025 | |||
Ian Patrick Pilcher (born March 21, 2003) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Major League Soccer club San Diego FC.
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.[2][3]
College career
In 2021, Pilcher attended the University of North Carolina at 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.[3]