Daniel Edelman (soccer)

Daniel Edelman

Personal information
Full name	Daniel Ethan Edelman [1]
Date of birth	(2003-04-28) April 28, 2003 (age 20)
Place of birth	Warren Township, New Jersey, United States
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) [2]
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	New York Red Bulls
Number	75
Youth career
2015–2020	PDA
2020	New York Red Bulls
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–	New York Red Bulls II	41	(2)
2022–	New York Red Bulls	44	(2)
International career‡
2019	United States U16	4	(0)
2021–2023	United States U20	15	(0)
2024–	United States U23	1	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 6, 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of March 22, 2024

Daniel Ethan Edelman (born April 28, 2003) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls.

Early life

Born in Warren Township, New Jersey, Edelman is Jewish. ^{[3] [4]} His parents are Ari, who played collegiate soccer at Loyola Maryland, and Patty, who is the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division I women’s basketball in Maryland. ^[5]

Club career

Youth

He was part of the youth system at the Players Development Academy (PDA) from 2015 to 2020. ^[6] He also played prep soccer at Watchung Hills Regional High School ('21). ^{[3] [7]} In 2020, Edelman joined the youth academy at Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls. ^[6]

New York Red Bulls

On July 17, 2020, Edelman was featured on the bench for New York Red Bulls II, the club's reserve affiliate, against Hartford Athletic. He came on as a late second half substitute as Red Bulls II were defeated 0–1. ^[8] He then scored his first professional goal in the next match against Philadelphia Union II in the 56th minute to help Red Bulls II to a 5–1 victory. ^[9]

On March 24, 2021, Edelman signed a professional contract with New York Red Bulls II for the 2021 season. ^[10] He became a regular starter for coach John Wolyniec, starting in 28 matches and scoring once. ^[6] He led the club in interceptions (54), tackles (87), tackles won (59), duels won (182), and passes (1,350). ^[11]

On December 17, 2021, Edelman signed a homegrown player contract with New York Red Bulls starting from the 2022 season. ^[12] On February 26, 2022, Edelman made his debut for the first team, coming on as a second half substitute in a 3-1 victory over San Jose Earthquakes in the opening match of the season. ^[13] On May 10, 2022, Edelman made his first start for New York in a 3-0 victory over D.C. United, helping the club advance to Round of 16 in the 2022 U.S. Open Cup. ^[14] On July 24, 2022, Edelman made his first league start for New York in a 4-3 victory over Austin FC at Q2 Stadium. ^[15] Edelman scored his first professional goal on August 27, 2022 in a 3–1 victory against Inter Miami. ^[16]

On June 24, 2023, Edelman scored his first goal of the season for New York and assisted on another in a 4-0 victory over Atlanta United. ^[17]

International career

Edelman has represented the United States at the under-16, under-20 (as captain) and under-23 levels. ^{[12] [11]}

Career statistics

Club

As of match played April 6, 2024 ^[18]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
New York Red Bulls II	2020	USL	5	1	—		—		—		5	1
	2021	USL	30	1	—		—		—		30	1
	2022	USL	4	0	—		—		—		4	0
	2023	MLS Next Pro	2	0	—		—		—		2	0
	Total		41	2	—		—		—		41	2
New York Red Bulls	2022	MLS	16	1	2	0	—		1 [lower-alpha 1]	0	19	1
	2023	MLS	23	1	1	0	4 [lower-alpha 2]	0	2 [lower-alpha 1]	0	30	1
	2024	MLS	5	0	—		—		—		5	0
	Total		44	2	3	0	4	0	3	0	54	2
Career total			85	4	3	0	4	0	3	0	95	4

1. Appearance(s) in MLS Cup Playoffs
2. Appearances in Leagues Cup

Honors

United States U20

• CONCACAF U-20 Championship: 2022

See also

• List of select Jewish soccer players

References

1. "Squad List – FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023: USA" (PDF). FIFA. May 18, 2023. p. 23. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 19, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
2. "D. Edelman: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
3. "Media Day with Daniel Edelman - MetroStars / Red Bull New York - Major League Soccer". metrofanatic.com.
4. "The Jewish Sport Report: A legendary Jewish sportswriter". The Jerusalem Post.
5. Steve Politi (March 2, 2023). "Once a Red Bulls fan, this N.J. native is now their rising star". nj.
6. Paradiso, Anthony (December 21, 2021). "RED BULLS SIGN MIDFIELD PROSPECT DANIEL EDELMAN TO TWO-YEAR HOMEGROWN DEAL". Jersey Sporting News. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
7. "Watchung Hills junior competes with U-16 Boys' National Team". Echoes-Sentinel. November 18, 2019. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
8. "New York Red Bulls II 0–1 Hartford Athletic". Soccerway.
9. "Philadelphia Union II 1–5 New York Red Bulls II". Soccerway.
10. Clark, Travis (March 24, 2021). "Edelman signs with New York Red Bulls II". Top Drawer Soccer. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
11. "Daniel Edelman | MLSsoccer.com". mlssoccer.
12. "New York Red Bulls add Daniel Edelman as homegrown player". Major League Soccer. December 17, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
13. "Recap: San Jose Earthquakes 1, New York Red Bulls 3". mlssoccer.com. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
14. "Red Bulls Roll to 3-0 Victory, Advance to Open Cup Round of 16". newyorkredbulls.com.
15. "Young Red Bulls shock Western Conference giant Austin FC: "This roster is ready"". mlssoccer.com. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
16. "Red Bulls Notch Home Victory vs. Inter Miami CF". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
17. Quillen, Ian Nicholas (June 25, 2023). "One-sided Goalfest at Red Bull Arena against Atlanta United FC". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
18. Daniel Edelman at Soccerway

External links

• Profile at New York Red Bulls
• Twitter page
• Instagram page