Nathaniel Edwards (soccer)

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. He played youth soccer with Brampton East SC, Bolton Wanderers SC, and Vaughan Azzurri.

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

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

Club career
In 2023, Edwards played with Vaughan Azzurri in League1 Ontario.

In February 2024, he signed a professional contract with Toronto FC II in MLS Next Pro. He made his debut on March 17 in a match against Philadelphia Union II. In May 2024, he joined the Toronto FC first team on a short-term loan ahead of a 2024 Canadian Championship match, making his debut in the match on May 21 against CS Saint-Laurent. He scored his first goal for Toronto FC II on June 26 in a 2-1 victory over Inter Miami II. He signed an additional two short-term loans in July.