Michael Edwards (soccer)
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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Joseph Edwards | ||
| Date of birth | November 27, 2000 | ||
| 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 | |||
| –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 | 3 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of November 7, 2021 | |||
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]
| 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
- Fawcett, Dave (March 4, 2021). "Colorado Rapids acquire Woodbridge's Michael Edwards from D.C. United". Inside Nova. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- "Wolfsburg II 3–3 Hamburg II". Soccerway.
- Sigal, Jonathan (March 4, 2021). "Colorado Rapids sign defender Michael Edwards, acquire Homegrown rights from DC United". Major League Soccer. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- Kirk, Alexander (March 30, 2021). "Rapids loan 5 players to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC". 9News. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- "San Antonio FC 3–0 Colorado Springs Switchbacks". Soccerway.
- Michael Edwards at Soccerway