Michael Joseph Edwards (born November 27, 2000) is an American professional

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player who plays as a defender for Colorado Rapids.

Career

Born in

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, Virginia, Edwards began his career in the youth academy of D.C. United. In 2018, Edwards impressed some scouts during a Florida tournament and had trials at German clubs Freiburg and

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before joining VfL Wolfsburg. Edwards made his debut for VfL Wolfsburg II on August 10, 2019 against Hamburger SV II. On March 4, 2021, Edwards returned to the United States and joined

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club Colorado Rapids who acquired his rights from D.C. United. A few weeks later, on March 29, Edwards was loaned to the Colorado Springs Switchbacks. He made his professional debut for the club on May 1 against San Antonio FC, starting in the 3–0 defeat. On November 10, 2022, his contract option was declined by Colorado. He re-signed with the club for their 2023 season.https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/colorado-rapids-re-sign-homegrown-defender-michael-edwards

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