Edson Buddle

Soccer player and MLS star

Edson Buddle - Soccer player and MLS star
Born

May 21st, 1981
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional soccer player who primarily played as a forward, achieved recognition in Major League Soccer. Played for several teams including the Los Angeles Galaxy, with whom won the MLS Cup in 2012. Competed for the United States national team and participated in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Won MLS Cup with Los Angeles Galaxy in 2012

Scored 17 goals in the 2010 MLS season

Represented the U.S. national team at the 2010 FIFA World Cup

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