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15-04-2025
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Vol fans invited to swap Iamaleava gear for a free One Knoxville SC jersey
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Knoxville's professional soccer team is offering Tennessee football fans a chance to trade in their No. 8 jerseys following the abrupt departure of quarterback Nico Iamaleava. One Knoxville SC will host the 'No. 8 to Great' event at Knoxville Brew Hub on Friday, April 18. From 5-7 p.m., fans will be able to exchange their now-outdated Iamaleava jerseys for an official team jersey free of charge. One Knoxville SC brings city's first mini soccer pitch to Harriet Tubman Park The third season of pro soccer in Knoxville kicked off last month and One Knox will host their first-ever home match at the brand-new Covenant Health Park on April 26. The team is aiming to break a USL League One record for the most-attended home opener, a mark of 6,000 currently held by Richmond Kickers. One Knox will also field a women's team for the first time as part of the pre-professional USL W League. Their season will begin at Covenant Health Park on May 11 against Asheville City SC. 'Number 8s come and go,' One Knoxville Managing Partner Drew McKenna said in a release. 'But the soccer season is just getting started, and we've got room for every orphaned sports fan looking for a new home.' 'To have that professional path where a young girl is able to strive' One Knoxville SC introduces pre-professional women's team Knoxville began their first season under new head coach Ian Fuller with two wins and a draw in their opening three league matches. They have also advanced to third round of the US Open Cup where another win would see the team advance to face a Major League Soccer team in the fourth round. Check out their season schedule here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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15-04-2025
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Want to ditch your Nico Iamaleava jersey? One Knox soccer has a free trade
There's an opportunity to exchange any No. 8 jersey for a free One Knoxville SC jersey April 18. What player do we know who used to wear the No. 8? Eh, we hardly remember. The event, "No. 8 to Great" will be held from 5-7 p.m. April 18 at Knox Brew Hub. Now that quarterback Nico Iamaleava's time with Tennessee is over, this One Knox event is an opportunity to exchange an old No. 8 jersey for a new free soccer jersey. One Knox hosts its home opener at Covenant Health Park on April 26, and this event means you could show up outfitted in the proper fan gear. 'Number eights come and go,' Drew McKenna, One Knox's managing partner, said in a news release. 'But the soccer season is just getting started, and we've got room for every orphaned sports fan looking for a new home.' The release said the event is a "no judgement" zone. "No questions asked," the release read. Even for those without a jersey, One Knox is offering two special ticket packages ahead of the April 26 home opener. The $25 family pack includes one ticket to the home opener, one hot dog and one refillable soda per person. The $20 beer pack includes one ticket and one 16-ounce Club Light beer. Club Light is the beer One Knox created in partnership with Peaceful Side Brewery. Get the free 'Eat65' newsletter: Your guide to East Tennessee's food and beverage scenes Covenant Health Park is heating up, and the Smokies return to Knoxville April 15. One Knox is the stadium's secondary tenant, but the two teams have partnered to create different ticketing packages for both baseball and soccer games in the Old City. The teams are offering a "Pitches on the Pitch" bundle that secures tickets for five Smokies games and five One Knox games for $230. A One Knox hat and Smokies hat are included in the special offer. Here are the games included in the deal: One Knox games April 26 (vs. FC Tulsa – home opener) May 9 (vs. Forward Madison FC – Southern Skies Night) June 13 (vs. Richmond Kickers – Knoxville's Biggest Happy Hour) July 19 (vs. Westchester SC – America Night) Aug. 2 (vs. Portland Hearts of Pine – Vols Night) Smokies games April 29 (vs. Rocket City) May 18 (vs. Columbus) June 27 (vs. Birmingham) July 10 (vs. Montgomery) Aug. 20 (vs. Montgomery) The bundle is available for purchase at or Joanna Hayes is the Knox News restaurant and retail reporter. Email: Support strong local journalism by subscribing at This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Nico Iamaleava jersey exchange offers fans a One Knox alternative
