Michael Edwards (soccer)

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Michael Edwards
Personal information
Full name Michael Joseph Edwards
Date of birth (2000-11-27) November 27, 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth Woodbridge, Virginia, United States
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Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Colorado Rapids
Number 34
Youth career
0000–2018 D.C. United
2018–2019 VfL Wolfsburg
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2020 VfL Wolfsburg II 17 (0)
2021– Colorado Rapids 0 (0)
2021 Colorado Springs Switchbacks (loan) 24 (2)
2022 Colorado Rapids 2 12 (1)
2022 Colorado Springs Switchbacks (loan) 7 (0)
2023 San Antonio FC (loan) 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 20, 2022

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 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

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  8. https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/colorado-rapids-re-sign-homegrown-defender-michael-edwards
  9. Michael Edwards at Soccerway

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