Michael Edwards (soccer)

Michael Joseph Edwards is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for USL Championship club Oakland Roots SC.

Career

Born in Woodbridge, 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 1. FC Köln 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 Major League Soccer 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. On November 26, 2025, Edwards' contract option was once again declined.
On 26 January 2026, Oakland Roots announced they had signed Edwards to a contract for the 2026 season.