Bobby Edwards (soccer)
Bobby Edwards (born August 11, 1995) is a retired former American soccer goalkeeper.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | August 11, 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Parsippany, New Jersey, United States | ||
| Height | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2016 | St. Joseph's Hawks | 30 | (0) |
| 2017 | Monmouth Hawks | 16 | (0) |
| 2018 | Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers | 16 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016-2017 | New York Red Bulls U-23 | 4 | (0) |
| 2018-2019 | SC United Bantams | 20 | (0) |
| 2019 | Portadown | 23 | (0) |
| 2020 | FC Cincinnati | 2 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Indy Eleven | 7 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 5, 2021 | |||
Raised in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey, Edwards played prep soccer at St. Benedict's Preparatory School.[1]
Career edit
College edit
Edwards began his college career at Saint Joseph's University, and subsequently spent time at Monmouth University and Mount St. Mary's University. He made a total of 62 appearances in his college career. Edwards played in the Player Development Summer League with the New York Red Bulls U-23 in 2016 and 2017 and with the SC United Bantams in 2018 and 2019. Edwards was named to the Team of the Year for the USL2 2019 season.
Professional edit
In June 2019, Edwards signed his first professional contract with Portadown F.C. of the NIFL Premiership, where he would make 23 appearances at goalkeeper leading the team to a first place finish. Edwards was pivotal to The Ports’ title run, registering a 16W-3L-4D record and finishing with a sparkling 0.78 goals against average and 12 shutouts.While playing for Portadown FC Edwards went on trials with the Blackburn Rovers in the English Football Championship League as well as with Burnley FC in the English Premier League.
Edwards signed with Major League Soccer side FC Cincinnati on January 20, 2020 playing two games in goal, including the team's first victory over arch rival Columbus Crew since their entrance to the MLS. .[2] He was released by Cincinnati at the end of their 2020 season.[3]
On February 12, 2021, Edwards signed with USL Championship side Indy Eleven.[4] Following the 2021 season, Edwards re-signed with Indy ahead of the 2022 season.[5]
On February 11, 2022, Edwards announced his retirement from playing professional soccer, citing personal reasons for his decision. Edwards took up a new role as Indy Eleven's assistant goalkeeper coach and Director of Goalkeeping for Indiana Fire Juniors' MLS NEXT Academy.[6] On July 11, 2023 FC Cinnicinnati announced the return of Edwards as new addition to the academy's goalkeeper coaching staff.
Personal edit
Through his friendship with the Cordrey Family of Cincinnati, Edwards has been an outspoken advocate of *Brain Aneurysm Awareness", "NRC Foundation" and "Donate Life" as a way of honoring the legacy of the life of young Nick Cordrey.
References edit
- ^ Booby Edwards, Saint Joseph's Hawks men's soccer. Accessed October 15, 2020."Hometown: Parsippany, N.J.; High School: St. Benedict's Prep"
- ^ "FC Cincy acquire goalkeeper Bobby Edwards". January 20, 2020. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ "FC Cincinnati announce roster decisions for the 2021 season | FC Cincinnati". fccincinnati.
- ^ "Bobby Edwards Boosts Indy Eleven Goalkeeping Corps". www.indyeleven.com.
- ^ USLChampionship com Staff (December 3, 2021). "Indy Announces Arrival of Rebellon, Jerome for 2022 Season". USL Championship.
- ^ "Indy Eleven Announces Additional Sporting Side Personnel Moves".
External links edit
- Bobby Edwards at Major League Soccer
- Saint Joseph's Hawks bio
- Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers bio
- New York Red Bulls U-23's bio
- SC United Bantams's bio