San Antonio FC Adds Defender Michael Edwards on Loan
February 24, 2023 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
San Antonio FC News Release
SAN ANTONIO - San Antonio FC has added defender Michael Edwards on loan from the Colorado Rapids of MLS, pending league and federation approval, the team announced today. Per team policy, terms of the loan were not disclosed.
"We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the team and thank Colorado Rapids for accommodating the loan," said head coach Alen Marcina. "He has demonstrated to be among the elite centerbacks in the league and will add to our imposing defensive unit. Michael is an ultra-competitor, a superior athlete, dominant in one versus one duel, and we feel a terrific fit for our team identity."
Last season Edwards spent time with Rapids 2 of MLS Next Pro, appearing in 12 matches and scoring once. At the end of August, with Rapids 2 eliminated from postseason contention, Edwards was loaned to Colorado Springs for the remainder of the year. In seven regular season USL Championship matches, Edwards assisted once and racked up over 500 minutes played. In addition, Edwards started al three of Colorado Springs' postseason matches.
In 2021, Edwards appeared in 24 matches (23 starts) for the Switchbacks. In over 2,000 minutes played, the defender scored twice and assisted once.
Prior to signing with Colorado, Edwards spent 2018-20 with VfL Wolfsburg in Germany. In the span, he appeared in 14 matches with the U-19 squad and 17 with Wolfsburg II.
San Antonio FC kicks off the USL Championship Title defense on March 11, opening the season at home against Oakland Roots SC. Kickoff from Toyota Field is set for 7:30 p.m. CT, with tickets available now at SanAntonioFC.com or the SAFC app.
The 2023 SAFC roster currently stands as follows, with more moves to be announced in the coming weeks:
Goalkeepers (2) - Jordan Farr, Jose Carlos Mercado
Defenders (7) - Fabien Garcia, Shannon Gomez, Connor Maloney, Carter Manley, Mitchell Taintor, Juan Carlos Azocar, Michael Edwards
Midfielders (5) - Mohammed Abu, Victor "PC" Giro, David Loera, Niko Hansen, Cristian Parano
Forwards (3) - Ignacio Bailone, Justin Dhillon, Kimarni Smith
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