Ryan Edwards (born January 28, 1976) is an American retired soccer defender who played professionally in the USL First Division and Major League Soccer, now gracing the recreational soccer fields of Northern California as a member of North Tam United.
Player
Youth Edwards graduated from Mission San Jose High School in Fremont, California, where he led the league in scoring and was named most valuable player by the San Jose Mercury News.Seattle Times The Mission High School men's soccer team won the state championship Edwards' junior and senior seasons.Signings Edwards attended the University of Washington, playing on the men's soccer team from 1994 to 1997. In 1995 and 1997, he also played for the Spokane Shadow during the collegiate off-season.
Professional career In April 1998, Edwards turned professional with the Seattle Sounders of the USL A-League.April 15, 1998 Transactions1998 Seattle Sounders In February 1999, the Sounders traded Edwards to the Bay Area Seals for Bill May.Sounders Lean Towards Local Talent Edwards spent two seasons with the Seals. In August 2000, the Seals sent him on loan to the San Jose Earthquakes for a game against the Los Angeles Galaxy.Bay Area Seals Pro Soccer Team Makes PlayoffsVorbe strike in injury time gives Galaxy 2-1 victory over San Jose In November 2000, the Seals withdrew from the league. In 2001, Edwards returned to the Sounders as a free agent.Notebook: Edwards' return to Seattle gives lift to former team From that point on, he became one of the team's leaders in all-time minutes played and was voted to Team of the Week numerous times.Scout.com He remained with Seattle until his retirement after the 2005 season. That year, the Sounders won the league title against the Richmond Kickers.
Over 40s career In 2017, Edwards joined North Tam United in the Marin Over-40s League.
Coaching career During his years with the Sounders, Edwards served as an assistant coach with Bellevue Community College. In 2006, Edwards became an assistant coach to the Saint Mary's College of California men's soccer team.Men's Soccer Adds Ryan Edwards and Kurt Schmid to the Staff
Personal life Edwards resides in Marin County, California, with his wife, Carly.
References
External links
Marin Over 40s Soccer League