Ashley Edwards

Ashley Edwards is an American international flag football player. She has represented the United States national team since 2023, winning the 2024 IFAF Women's Flag Football World Championship.

Early life

Edwards grew up in San Antonio, Texas. She attended Central High School in San Angelo, Texas, where she played basketball. She loved football when she was young and played flag football recreationally in college before joining a local co-ed league in San Antonio. She eventually played at national tournaments and began pursuing the United States national team after hearing that such a team existed "really ignited something in me".

Edwards made her debut for the United States national team in 2023, winning the in Charlotte, North Carolina, as she helped the US defeat Mexico 26–21 in the final. She then helped the US to their third consecutive world title at the 2024 IFAF Women's Flag Football World Championship in Finland, winning 31–18 against Mexico in the final. She earned a silver medal at 2025 World Games in China after a 26–21 loss to Mexico in the final. Another loss to Mexico led the US to win bronze at the in Panama.

Edwards married her wife, Kelsey Krueger Edwards, in 2022. She often trains with US teammate Madison Fulford.