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United Acquire Goalkeeper Earl Edwards Jr., from Orlando

December 19, 2018 - Major League Soccer (MLS) - D.C. United News Release


D.C. United have acquired goalkeeper Earl Edwards Jr., from Orlando City SC in exchange for a second round pick in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft. Edwards spent the last four seasons with Orlando.

During his four years in Orlando, Edwards made six total MLS appearances after making his debut for the club on Oct. 22, 2017. In his five starts in 2018, Edwards made 16 saves, including three in the 2-1 win over Toronto FC on July 14. Edwards was selected 43rd overall by Orlando in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft and spent the majority of the 2017 season with Orlando City B, where he made USL All-League Second Team following a successful 2017 USL campaign where he recorded nine clean sheets in 26 games.

"Last season, Earl showed us that he has the size, athleticism and shot stopping ability to be a capable goalkeeper in MLS. We are excited to add him to our goalkeeping ranks and welcome him to the District as we prepare for 2019." 

Edwards was a three-year team captain at UCLA, where he was named to the first team All-Pac-12 twice. Edwards was also a member of the U.S. team at the U-17 World Cup in 2009 and was a part of the U.S. U-17 National Team Residency Program from Aug. 2007 to Dec. 2009.

Player: Earl Edwards Jr. 

Position: Goalkeeper

Birthplace: San Diego, California

Country: United States

Birthdate: 01/24/1992

Age: 26

Height: 6'3"

Weight: 205

Previous Club: Orlando City SC

Status: Domestic

Transaction: United acquired goalkeeper Earl Edwards Jr., in exchange for a Natural Second Round Pick in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft. 


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