Kaelon Fox
FullnameKaelon Paul Fox
Birth dateMay 31, 1995 (age 31)
Birth placeAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
PositionDefender
Youthclubs 1Javanon SC
Youthclubs 2Lexington FC
Youthyears 3–2012
Youthclubs 3St. Xavier Tigers
Collegeyears 12013–2016
College 1Kentucky Wildcats
Collegecaps 148
Collegegoals 15
Collegeyears 22017
College 2Saint Francis Red Flash
Collegecaps 218
Collegegoals 23
Years 12014
Clubs 1Carolina Dynamo
Caps 18
Goals 12
Years 22016
Clubs 2Portland Timbers U23s
Caps 27
Goals 20
Years 32017
Clubs 3Reading United
Caps 32
Goals 30
Years 42018
Clubs 4Mississippi Brilla
Caps 410
Goals 40
Years 52019
Clubs 5Völsungur ÍF
Years 62020
Clubs 6Thór
Caps 61
Goals 60
Years 72020
Clubs 7→ Völsungur ÍF (loan)
Years 82021–2022
Clubs 8FC Tucson
Caps 853
Goals 82
Years 92023–2024
Clubs 9Lexington SC
Caps 949
Goals 91
PcupdateNovember 21, 2024

Kaelon Paul Fox (born May 31, 1995) is an American retired soccer player.

Playing career

College & amateur

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

In 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

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

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

On January 9, 2023, Fox was announced as the first-ever signing for USL League One club Lexington SC.[13] He was released by Lexington following their 2024 season.[14] Fox announced his retirement from soccer via his personal Twitter account on February 3, 2025.[15]

References

  1. ^ "Kaelon Fox - Men's Soccer". University of Kentucky Athletics
  2. ^ "Kaelon Fox - Men's Soccer". Saint Francis University Athletics
  3. ^ "2014 Stats | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com
  4. ^ "Portland Timbers U23 - 2016 Regular Season - Roster - # - Kaleon Fox - D". www.uslleaguetwo.com
  5. ^ "Reading United AC - 2017 Regular Season - Roster - #12 - Kaelon Fox - D/M". www.uslleaguetwo.com
  6. ^ "Mississippi Brilla FC - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - # - Kaelon Fox -". www.uslleaguetwo.com
  7. ^ Völsungur, Íþróttafélagið. "Kaelon Fox gengur í raðir Völsungs". Íþróttafélagið Völsungur
  8. ^ Völsungur, Íþróttafélagið. "Fox og Harpa valin best á lokahófi meistaraflokka". Íþróttafélagið Völsungur
  9. ^ "USA - K. Fox - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com
  10. ^ "Kaelon Fox player stats for team FC Tucson". Tipsscore.com
  11. ^ Communications, FC Tucson (February 26, 2021). "FC Tucson Sign Icelandic League Defender Kaelon Fox". FC Tucson. Archived from the original on May 2, 2021. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  12. ^ "South Georgia Tormenta FC vs. FC Tucson- May 1, 2021 | USLLeagueOne.com". www.uslleagueone.com
  13. ^ Piercy, K. "Lexington Sporting Club signs first pro, inks former Wildcat Kaelon Fox". LexSporting.com. Lexington SC. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
  14. ^ "Lexington Sporting Club Announces 2025 Roster Updates for USL Championship Team"
  15. ^ "After 25 incredible years, I’ve made the decision to retire from soccer.". Twitter.com. Kaelon Fox. Retrieved 4 February 2025.