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Brian Edwards (soccer)
Encyclopedia
Brian Edwards is an American
soccer player currently playing for Degerfors IF
.
in Charlotte, North Carolina
, played club soccer for the Charlotte Soccer Club, and played college soccer
at Wake Forest University
. In his four-year playing career at Wake Forest, Edwards put up a career 0.78 GA average, 44 career shutouts, and led the Demon Deacons
to victory in the 2007 Division I Men's College Cup
, defeating Ohio State University
in the final. Edwards was named the Final Four's defensive MVP. During his college years he also played with Carolina Dynamo
of the USL Premier Development League
.
by Toronto FC, which intended to use Edwards as a back-up goalkeeper behind Greg Sutton
. He made his MLS debut on March 29, 2008, in a 2-0 defeat to Columbus Crew
. On 25 March 2010 Toronto FC
released the American goalkeeper by mutual consent, the 25-year-old became a free agent. After a trial at Seattle Sounders FC
in April 2010, he signed with the Charlotte Eagles
of the USL Second Division
.
In September 2010 he signed with the San Jose Earthquakes
of Major League Soccer
for the remainder of the season. Being after the roster freeze date he was activated only on game days and served as the backup for Jon Busch
. He was waived by San Jose on March 1, 2011.
As of March 2011 Edwards is playing for Degerfors IF in the Swedish Second Division.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soccer player currently playing for Degerfors IF
Degerfors IF
Degerfors IF is a Swedish football club located in Degerfors. The club, formed 13 January 1907, is currently playing in the second highest Swedish league, Superettan.-Background:...
.
Youth and College
Edwards attended Providence High SchoolProvidence High School (North Carolina)
Providence Senior High School is a Charlotte Mecklenburg School District high school located off of Pineville-Matthews Road in Charlotte, North Carolina. Providence serves southern and southeastern Mecklenburg County...
in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Carolina and the seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2010, Charlotte's population according to the US Census Bureau was 731,424, making it the 17th largest city in the United States based on population. The Charlotte metropolitan area had a 2009...
, played club soccer for the Charlotte Soccer Club, and played college soccer
College soccer
College soccer is a term used to describe association football played by teams who are operated by colleges and universities as opposed to a professional league operated for exclusively financial purposes...
at Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational university in the U.S. state of North Carolina, founded in 1834. The university received its name from its original location in Wake Forest, north of Raleigh, North Carolina, the state capital. The Reynolda Campus, the university's main campus, is...
. In his four-year playing career at Wake Forest, Edwards put up a career 0.78 GA average, 44 career shutouts, and led the Demon Deacons
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Originally, Wake Forest's athletic teams were known as the Fighting Baptists, due to its association with the Baptist Convention...
to victory in the 2007 Division I Men's College Cup
2007 Division I Men's College Cup
The 2007 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship was a tournament of 48 teams from NCAA Division I who played for the NCAA Championship in soccer. The College Cup for the final four teams was held at SAS Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina. All other games were played at the home field of the...
, defeating Ohio State University
Ohio State University
The Ohio State University, commonly referred to as Ohio State, is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was originally founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and is currently the third largest university campus in the United States...
in the final. Edwards was named the Final Four's defensive MVP. During his college years he also played with Carolina Dynamo
Carolina Dynamo
Carolina Dynamo is an American soccer team based in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the South Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its home...
of the USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
.
Professional
Edwards was drafted in the second round (twenty-eighth overall) of the 2008 MLS SuperDraft2008 MLS SuperDraft
The 2008 MLS SuperDraft took place on January 18, 2008 in Baltimore, Maryland. It was the ninth annual Major League Soccer SuperDraft. The first selection was made by the Kansas City Wizards, after acquiring the selection from the expansion San Jose Earthquakes...
by Toronto FC, which intended to use Edwards as a back-up goalkeeper behind Greg Sutton
Greg Sutton (soccer)
Greg Sutton is a Canadian soccer player who most recently played for Montreal Impact in the North American Soccer League...
. He made his MLS debut on March 29, 2008, in a 2-0 defeat to Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew
The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
. On 25 March 2010 Toronto FC
Toronto FC
Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada....
released the American goalkeeper by mutual consent, the 25-year-old became a free agent. After a trial at Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle Sounders FC is an American professional soccer club based in Seattle, Washington. The club competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Sounders FC was established in November 2007 as a MLS expansion team, making it the 15th team in...
in April 2010, he signed with the Charlotte Eagles
Charlotte Eagles
Charlotte Eagles is an American professional soccer team based in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1991, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
of the USL Second Division
USL Second Division
The United Soccer Leagues Second Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, part of the United Soccer Leagues league pyramid...
.
In September 2010 he signed with the San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes
The San Jose Earthquakes professional soccer team is located in the San Jose, California, United States suburb of Santa Clara, and participates in Major League Soccer , the top level soccer league in the United States and Canada....
of Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
for the remainder of the season. Being after the roster freeze date he was activated only on game days and served as the backup for Jon Busch
Jon Busch
Jon Busch is an American soccer goalkeeper for the San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:...
. He was waived by San Jose on March 1, 2011.
As of March 2011 Edwards is playing for Degerfors IF in the Swedish Second Division.
Wake Forest University
- NCAA Men's Division I Soccer Championship (1): 20072007 Division I Men's College CupThe 2007 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship was a tournament of 48 teams from NCAA Division I who played for the NCAA Championship in soccer. The College Cup for the final four teams was held at SAS Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina. All other games were played at the home field of the...