Red Bulls sign Canadian D Raheem Edwards

Field Level Media|published: Thu 30th January, 11:52 2025

Oct 19, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; CF Montreal defender Raheem Edwards (44) looks on against New York City FC during second half at Stade Saputo. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

The New York Red Bulls announced the signing of Canadian defender Raheem Edwards on Thursday.

The two-year deal is pending receipt of his international paperwork and includes an option for 2027.

Edwards, 29, has eight goals and 28 assists in 177 MLS matches with Toronto FC (2016-17), CF Montreal (2018, 2024), the Chicago Fire (2019), Minnesota United (2020), Los Angeles FC (2021) and the Los Angeles Galaxy (2022-23).

"Raheem has a lot of experience in MLS and has won each major trophy in MLS in his career," NYRB sporting director Julian de Guzman said. "His experience and leadership will be valuable to our roster, and we are excited for him to get to work with our team."

Edwards won the MLS Cup and Supporters' Shield with hometown Toronto FC in 2017.

"Raheem is a great individual that has a proven track record in MLS, and we are excited to have him with us," Red Bulls coach Sandro Schwarz said. "He has a great ability on both sides of the ball, and we are looking forward to getting him on the pitch with us soon."

--Field Level Media