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. Edwards attended the University of Washington, playing on the men’s soccer team from 1994 to 1997.
Youth
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. In February 1999, the Sounders traded Edwards to the Bay Area Seals for Bill May.
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. In November 2000, the Seals withdrew from the league.
In 2001, Edwards returned to the Sounders as a free agent. 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.
He remained with Seattle until his retirement after the 2005 season.
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
