Rapids sign D Michael Edwards to two-year contract

The Colorado Rapids announced the signing of defender Michael Edwards to a two-year contract on Friday.

The deal includes a club option for 2025.

Edwards, 22, made 12 appearances for the MLS NEXT Pro side Rapids 2 in 2022 and scored one goal.

"Mike was a key contributor on our inaugural Rapids 2 roster last year and also played an important role in the Switchbacks' deep playoff run during his loan there," Rapids genera