![]() Cox with Orlando City B in 2016 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | August 2, 1992 | ||
Place of birth | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | ||
Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Edmonton Scottish | ||
Youth career | |||
Calgary Villains FC | |||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2015 | York Lions | 22 | (24) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2010–2013 | FC Edmonton | 51 | (9) |
2014 | KuFu-98 | 1 | (0) |
2014 | KuPS | 11 | (2) |
2016–2017 | Orlando City B | 45 | (13) |
2018 | Nashville SC | 5 | (1) |
2018 | Saint Louis FC | 11 | (2) |
2019 | York9 | 5 | (0) |
2024 | Edmonton BTB SC | 8 | (5) |
2025– | Edmonton Scottish | 0 | (0) |
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of April 29, 2025 |
Michael Cox (born August 2, 1992) is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a forward for Edmonton Scottish in League1 Alberta.
Cox played youth soccer with Calgary Villains FC. [1]
In 2015, Cox began attending York University, where he played for the men's soccer team. [2] On August 30, he scored his first goal in a 3-2 victory over the McMaster Marauders. [3] On October 24 and 25, he had three and four goals matches in back-to-back matches against the Algoma Thunderbirds. [4] [5] In November 2015, he was named the York University Athlete of the Week twice, [6] [7] the OUA Athlete of the Week twice, [8] [9] and the CIS Athlete of the Week twice, [10] [11] all in the same back-to-back weeks. He led the OUA and CIS in regular season scoring with 16 goals in 16 games. [12] On November 12, he scored a hat trick in a 4-1 victory over the Cape Breton Capers in the national quarter-finals. [13] He helped York win the OUA West and CIS title that season and was named to the OUA West First Team All-Star and the CIS Championship Tournament MVP. [2] He was named the York Male Athlete of the Year at the end of the year. [14]
In 2010, Cox turned professional as a 17-year-old, joining FC Edmonton for their exhibition season, ahead of their official inaugural season in 2011. [15] On June 16, 2010, he scored FC Edmonton's first-ever goal in an exhibition win over the Montreal Impact. [16] On August 21, 2011, he scored his first official professional goals, netting a brace in a 3–0 victory over the Atlanta Silverbacks. [17] At the end of the 2011 season, the club picked up his option for the 2012 season. [18] He departed the club at the end of the 2013 season, upon the expiry of his contract. [15]
In May 2014, he briefly joined Finnish Kakkonen club KuFu-98.[ citation needed ] In June 2014, he signed a short-term contract with KuPS in the Veikkausliiga.[ citation needed ] He made his debut for the team on June 10, 2014. [19] At the end of the July 2014, he departed the club upon the expiry of his short-term deal. [20] Afterwards, he spent time training with clubs in France and Portugal, including Atlético CP. [21] [12]
In January 2016, Cox signed with USL side Orlando City B. [22] In his preseason game against the University of Central Florida, he scored a hat-trick in just 35 minutes of action. [23] On April 9, 2016, he scored his first official goal for the club, in his first official appearance, in a match against Louisville City FC. [24] [25] In his first season with the club, he led the team in scoring with 11 goals. [26] On August 26, 2017, he scored a brace in a 3-0 victory over Louisville City. [27] [28] At the end of the 2017 season, the club declined his option for the 2018 season. [29]
In December 2017, Cox signed with new USL side Nashville SC ahead of their inaugural season. [30] On March 31, 2018, Cox scored the first goal in club history, converting a penalty kick, to give the club their first ever victory, defeating Bethlehem Steel FC by a score of 1-0. [31] [32] He appeared in five matches with the club, before being traded. [33]
In July 2018, he was traded to Saint Louis FC, in exchange for an international roster slot. [34] [35]
In February 2019, he signed with York9 FC of the Canadian Premier League. [36] Throughout the 2019 season, Cox dealt with injury issues, limiting his playing opportunities. [37]
In 2024, he signed with BTB SC for the official debut season of League1 Alberta. [38]