Brianna Jayne Edwards (born 27 January 2003) is a professional

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who plays for

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. Born in

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, she represents

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internationally.

Personal life

Edwards was born to parents Adam and Catherine Edwards. She is eligible to represent New Zealand through her New Zealand-born father. She has a twin sister Siobhan, who also played football with her at the

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College career

Edwards attended the

in 2021 majoring in psychology. She made 2 appearances off the bench as a freshman. After the 2021 season, Edwards returned to Australia, and considered quitting.

Club career

Youth career

Edwards starting playing football at the age of eight for local club Pagewood SC. At the age of 12 she trialed and played for the University of New South Wales Football Club. She also played for numerous New South Wales representative sides in her youth.

Wellington Phoenix

Edwards signed for the

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on 3 November 2021 for the clubs inaugural season in the

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. Edwards extended her contract on 27 July 2022 for another season. She recorded the second most saves this season keeping two clean sheets. On 9 August 2023, Edwards signed on for the 2023–24 season. During the Phoenix's 2–0 win over

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at home, Edwards came off the bench and saved a penalty after starting keeper

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was sent off. In July 2024, Edwards left the club together with Foster.

Bankstown City

During the

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off-season, Edwards played for

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in 2022 and 2023.

Sydney FC

In July 2024, Edwards signed with

for two seasons.

International career

Edwards played for the Australia women's national under-17 football team in 2018–2019. In 2020 she was part of the Australia women's national under-20 football team training camp. Edwards received her first appearance for the

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in April 2022 against her home nation, Australia. In August 2022, Edwards attended the

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with New Zealand but didn't make an appearance. In January 2023, Edwards received her first call up for international friendlies against the

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. She was also called up in the following international window but still did not make an appearance. Edwards made her debut for the

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on 7 February 2024 against

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in the

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keeping a clean sheet in a 3–0 win.

Career statistics

Club

International

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Edwards, Brianna 2003 births Living people Soccer players from Sydney New Zealand women's association footballers New Zealand women's international footballers Australian women's soccer players New Zealand people of Australian descent Australian people of New Zealand descent Wellington Phoenix FC (A-League Women) players Sydney FC (A-League Women) players Women's association football defenders Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks women's soccer players Bankstown City FC players