Tampa, FL (Aug. 14, 2024): Tampa Bay Sun FC announced the signing of its newest defender, Kristen Edmonds, on Wednesday morning.
Edmonds joins the Sun from the NWSL’s reigning champions, Gotham FC. With the club, Edmonds made 31 starts in 35 appearances and played an integral part in delivering the club its first-ever championship in 2023.
Kristen played professionally for 13 years, with stops in Iceland, Russia, and NWSL teams Western New York Flash, Orlando Pride, Kansas City Current, and most recently NJ/NY Gotham FC. A decorated professional, Edmonds saw time with the US Women’s National Team. Her roots go back to USL W-League teams New Jersey Wildcats and Hudson Valley Quickstrike Lady Blues and the Rutgers University Soccer program.
In a heartfelt social media post that Edmonds put out yesterday, she thanked her former club and its fans. Edmonds also mentioned her excitement for this next chapter in her career, stating at the end of her post that “a new adventure begins.”
She joins the Sun just in time to help bolster the team’s defense this season.
“We are excited to have Edmonds join our locker room as we build our foundation of a legacy club. A storied player with her experience and leadership continues to cement our vision for Tampa Bay Sun FC. I would also like to thank Gotham FC and Yael Averbuch West as we continue to work together to grow women’s professional football and opportunities in this space.” – Christina Unkel, President of Tampa Bay Sun FC
Tampa Bay prepares to kick off its inaugural season in the USL Super League this Sunday at 6:30 pm against Dallas Trinity FC at the newly renovated Riverfront Stadium.