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 21)
Place of birth Woodbridge, Virginia, United States
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.92 m)
Position(s) Defender
Club 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)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of November 7, 2021

Michael Joseph Edwards (born November 27, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for USL Championship club Colorado Springs Switchbacks on loan from the Colorado Rapids.

Career[]

Born in Woodbridge, Virginia, Edwards began his career in the youth academy of D.C. United.[1] 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.[1] Edwards made his debut for VfL Wolfsburg II on August 10, 2019 against Hamburger SV II.[2]

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.[3] A few weeks later, on March 29, Edwards was loaned to the Colorado Springs Switchbacks.[4] He made his professional debut for the club on May 1 against San Antonio FC, starting in the 3–0 defeat.[5]

Career statistics[]

As of match played November 7, 2021[6]
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[]

  1. ^ a b Fawcett, Dave (March 4, 2021). "Colorado Rapids acquire Woodbridge's Michael Edwards from D.C. United". Inside Nova. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  2. ^ "Wolfsburg II 3–3 Hamburg II". Soccerway.
  3. ^ Sigal, Jonathan (March 4, 2021). "Colorado Rapids sign defender Michael Edwards, acquire Homegrown rights from DC United". Major League Soccer. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  4. ^ Kirk, Alexander (March 30, 2021). "Rapids loan 5 players to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC". 9News. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  5. ^ "San Antonio FC 3–0 Colorado Springs Switchbacks". Soccerway.
  6. ^ Michael Edwards at Soccerway

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