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Nathaniel Edwards (born October 18, 2002) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Toronto FC II in MLS Next Pro.

Early life

Edwards grew up in Brampton, Ontario.[1] He played youth soccer with Brampton East SC, Bolton Wanderers SC, and Vaughan Azzurri.[2]

College career

In 2020, Edwards began attending Purdue University Fort Wayne, where he played for the men's soccer team.[3] He was named to the Horizon League Academic Honor Roll in the Fall of 2021 and Spring of 2022.[4]

For his senior season, Edwards transferred to Syracuse University to play for the men's soccer team.[5] On September 29, 2023, he scored his first goal for Syracuse in a loss to the Duke Blue Devils.[6] On October 18, he recorded his first multi-assist game, recording assists on both goals in a 2-0 victory over the Yale Bulldogs.[7] At the end of the season, he earned Academic All-District Honors and was named to the ACC All-Academic Team.[8][9]

Club career

In 2023, Edwards played with Vaughan Azzurri in League1 Ontario.[10]

In February 2024, he signed a professional contract with Toronto FC II in MLS Next Pro.[11][12] He made his debut on March 17 in a match against Philadelphia Union II.[13] In May 2024, he joined the Toronto FC first team on a short-term loan ahead of a 2024 Canadian Championship match,[14] making his debut in the match on May 21 against CS Saint-Laurent.[15]

Career statistics

As of match played May 23, 2024[16]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Playoffs National cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Vaughan Azzurri 2023[10] League1 Ontario 5 1 0 0 0 0 – 5 1
Toronto FC II 2024 MLS Next Pro 8 0 0 0 – – 8 0
Toronto FC (loan) 2024 Major League Soccer 0 0 0 0 1 0 – 1 0
Career total 13 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 14 1

References

  1. ^ "Nate Edwards Syracuse profile". Syracuse Orange.
  2. ^ Tomaiuolo, Max (November 6, 2023). "Nate Edwards' passion, natural ability fueled immediate success on the field". The Daily Orange.
  3. ^ "Men's Soccer Introduces 18 New Mastodons For 2020 Campaign". Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons. May 20, 2020.
  4. ^ "Nathaniel Edwards Purdue profile". Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons.
  5. ^ "Men's Soccer Adds Five To 2023 Roster". Syracuse Orange. February 7, 2023.
  6. ^ "No. 7 Orange Lose to No. 21 Duke". Syracuse Orange. September 29, 2023.
  7. ^ "No. 22 Orange Shuts Out Yale". Syracuse Orange. October 18, 2023.
  8. ^ "Edwards, Mikina Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors". Syracuse Orange. November 21, 2023.
  9. ^ "Nine Named to All-ACC Academic Team". Syracuse Orange. February 1, 2024.
  10. ^ a b "Nathaniel Edwards 2023 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
  11. ^ "Toronto FC II sign NCAA standouts Nathaniel Edwards and Mark Fisher". Toronto FC. February 29, 2024.
  12. ^ "Edwards Signs Contract with Toronto FC II". Syracuse Orange. February 29, 2024.
  13. ^ "Philadelphia Union II 2, Toronto FC II 1 - 2024 MLS Next Pro Regular Season". Toronto FC. March 18, 2024.
  14. ^ "Toronto FC sign three Toronto FC II players to short-term agreements for Canadian Championship". Toronto FC. May 21, 2024.
  15. ^ "Match Recap - Toronto FC 8-1 CS Saint-Laurent - May 21, 2024". Toronto FC. May 22, 2024.
  16. ^ Nathaniel Edwards at Soccerway
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