Michael Joseph Edwards (born November 27, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Colorado Rapids.

Career

Born in Woodbridge, Virginia, Edwards began his career in the youth academy of D.C. United.[2] In 2018, Edwards impressed some scouts during a Florida tournament and had trials at German clubs Freiburg and 1. FC Köln before joining VfL Wolfsburg.[2] Edwards made his debut for VfL Wolfsburg II on August 10, 2019, against Hamburger SV II.[3]

On March 4, 2021, Edwards returned to the United States and joined Major League Soccer club Colorado Rapids who acquired his rights from D.C. United.[4] A few weeks later, on March 29, Edwards was loaned to the Colorado Springs Switchbacks.[5] He made his professional debut for the club on May 1 against San Antonio FC, starting in the 3–0 defeat.[6]

On November 10, 2022, his contract option was declined by Colorado.[7] He re-signed with the club for their 2023 season.[8]

Career statistics

As of match played November 7, 2021[9]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Colorado Rapids 2021 MLS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Colorado Springs Switchbacks (loan) 2021 USL 24 2 0 0 — 24 2
Career total 24 2 0 0 0 0 24 2

References

  1. ^ "Michael Edwards". Colorado Rapids. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Fawcett, Dave (March 4, 2021). "Colorado Rapids acquire Woodbridge's Michael Edwards from D.C. United". Inside Nova. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  3. ^ "Wolfsburg II 3–3 Hamburg II". Soccerway.
  4. ^ Sigal, Jonathan (March 4, 2021). "Colorado Rapids sign defender Michael Edwards, acquire Homegrown rights from DC United". Major League Soccer. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  5. ^ Kirk, Alexander (March 30, 2021). "Rapids loan 5 players to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC". 9News. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  6. ^ "San Antonio FC 3–0 Colorado Springs Switchbacks". Soccerway.
  7. ^ Rapids, Colorado. "Colorado Rapids announce year-end roster updates". Colorado Rapids.
  8. ^ https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/colorado-rapids-re-sign-homegrown-defender-michael-edwards
  9. ^ Michael Edwards at Soccerway
Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Edwards_(soccer)
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