Welcome to One Knoxville Sporting Club. A professional soccer club contributing to the growth of American soccer in East Tennessee, whose mission and vision is “simple”…
Mission
Every child in Knoxville will be provided the access and aspiration to benefit from the game of soccer.
Vision
To be America’s Premier Soccer City.
>ABOUT
Founded in 2021 by Drew McKenna, One Knoxville SC has experienced a rapid transition, growing from an amateur team into a full-time professional soccer club that competes in USL League One – the third division in the US Soccer professional pyramid. One Knoxville SC’s story began with a vision – to bring professional soccer to Knoxville, a city with a rich sports culture and an enthusiastic fanbase eager for high-quality soccer. In just three short seasons, One Knox lifted its first silverware, claiming both the Players Shield and the USL League One title in 2025.
At One Knoxville SC, we believe in the power of soccer to unite people, inspire communities, and elevate athletes. From our early days of ambition and dedication to our current status as a professional outfit, we are committed to representing the city of Knoxville and its passionate fans at the highest levels of competition.
The transition to full-time professionalism represents our growth and determination to be a lasting presence in the American soccer landscape. With a commitment to excellence, player development, and community engagement, we are proud of where we’ve come and excited for what the future holds.
>OUR JOURNEY
>OUR CREST
On August 19th, 2021, One Knox unveiled it’s crest, created by Matthew Wolff, to a sold-out audience at The Mill & Mine. We were focused on branding the club in a way that connects not just with those who love soccer but connects with those who love Knoxville.
To encapsulate all that is Knoxville into a brand required a best-in-class process. So, we combined two best-in-class designers. For unmatched local knowledge we partnered with Knoxville-based Pedal. For world-renowned soccer design, we teamed up with Matthew Wolff.
Matthew Wolff is widely recognized as one of the leaders in international soccer design. A college soccer player himself, Matt spent four years with Nike before setting out on his own. Matthew has branded numerous MLS clubs, designed multiple FIFA World Cup uniforms, and lent his creativity to a variety of additional soccer projects.
The One Knox brand had to represent the opinions of our early supporters and Knoxville at large. So, we surveyed over 400 Knoxvillians, held focus groups for over 100 locals, and executed dozens of one-on-one interviews. This created a brand brief that inspired Matthew’s final product.
