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.
"Earl has shown us over the last four seasons with Orlando that he has the size, athleticism, and shot-stopping ability to be a good goalkeeper in MLS," Dave Kasper, United General Manager and VP of Soccer Operations, said. "We are excited to add him to our group of goalkeepers 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 second round pick in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft.
