Edson Elcock Explained

Edson Elcock
Fullname:Edson Elcock
Birth Date:10 January 1985
Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York, United States
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears1:2003
Youthclubs1:Wingate Bulldogs
Youthyears2:2004–2006
Youthclubs2:Old Dominion Monarchs
Years1:2004
Clubs1:Brooklyn Knights
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2006
Clubs2:Virginia Beach Submariners
Caps2:10
Goals2:5
Years3:2007
Clubs3:Kansas City Wizards
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2008
Clubs4:Puerto Rico Islanders
Caps4:9
Goals4:2
Years5:2009–2012
Clubs5:Richmond Kickers
Caps5:69
Goals5:14
Pcupdate:August 29, 2013

Edson Elcock (born January 10, 1985, in Brooklyn, New York) is an American soccer player.

Career

College and amateur

Elcock attended Brooklyn Friends School, where he set the record for most goals in a season. He was also on the 2003 Brooklyn Friends basketball team which won the NYS State Championship. He played college soccer at NCAA Division II Wingate University in 2003 where he was the South Atlantic Conference Freshman of the Year. Following the 2003 season, he transferred to Old Dominion University, where he was a 2006 first team All American. In 2006, he helped lead ODU to its fifth straight NCAA tournament appearance as the Monarchs advanced for the first time to the round of 16. Elcock was also honored by the Norfolk Sports Club with the Tom Scott award which is presented to ODU's top senior student athlete.[1]

During his college years Elcock also played for the Brooklyn Knights and the Virginia Beach Submariners in USL Premier Development League.[2]

Professional

Elcock was drafted in the 3rd round (29th overall) in the 2007 MLS SuperDraft by the Kansas City Wizards[3] and signed a developmental contract. He saw no first team games, only playing eight reserve team games, before being waived at the end of the season.[4]

In 2008, Elcock signed with the Puerto Rico Islanders of the USL First Division. After playing only 9 games and scoring 2 goals for the squad, Edson resigned to continue his education.[5]

Elcock returned to professional soccer in 2009 when he signed with the Richmond Kickers in the USL Second Division, and helped the Kickers to the 2009 USL Second Division championship. On January 14, 2010, Richmond announced the re-signing of Elcock for the 2010 season.[6] Elcock re-signed for the 2011 season on January 5, 2011.[7]

He returned to Richmond again for the 2012 season, agreeing terms on January 5, 2012.[8]

Honors

Richmond Kickers

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Old Dominion Player Profile . 2008-08-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080820001023/http://odusports.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/elcock_edson00.html . 2008-08-20 . dead .
  2. Web site: 2006 Virginia Beach Submariners . 2008-08-30 . 2008-11-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20081122041603/http://pdl.uslsoccer.com/teams/2006/roster/4069039.html . dead .
  3. Web site: Edson Elcock team profile . Kansas City Wizards . 2008-07-17 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080620030516/http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/players/bio.jsp?team=t105&player=elcock_e&playerId=elc485869&statType=current . 2008-06-20 .
  4. http://web.mlsnet.com/pdf/mls/2007/reserve_div/0820_reserve_stats.pdf 2007 MLS Reserve Division Stats
  5. Web site: Breves . El Nuevo Dia . Spanish . 2008-09-25 . 2008-09-25 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080928092600/http://www.elnuevodia.com/diario/noticia/futbol/deportes/breves/463230 . 2008-09-28 .
  6. Web site: Richmond re-signs four . 2010-02-05 . USLsoccer.com . dead . https://archive.today/20120715081040/http://usl2.uslsoccer.com/home/393280.html . 2012-07-15 .
  7. Web site: Kickers Add Firepower. 5 January 2011 . 2011-02-27.
  8. Web site: United Soccer Leagues (USL) . 2012-01-06 . https://archive.today/20120719113045/http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/588948.html . 2012-07-19 . dead .