Edson Michael Buddle (born May 21, 1981 in New Rochelle, New York) is an American soccer player, who currently plays striker for Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer.
Buddle played one year of college soccer at State Fair Community College, where he led State Fair to the 1999 NJCAA Division I National Championship. Buddle began his professional career in 2000, when he signed with the Long Island Rough Riders of the A-League. Buddle helped the team win the Northeast Division, scoring 11 goals and 4 assists, and was a finalist for the A-League Rookie of the Year Award.
His performance in the A-League attracted the interest of MLS, and Edson was selected 27th overall in the 2001 MLS SuperDraft by the Columbus Crew.
Before the 2006 season, Buddle was traded to Red Bull New York for Eddie Gaven and Chris Leitch. On November 22, Edson Buddle was traded to Toronto FC for Tim Regan who was previously claimed in the 2006 MLS Expansion Draft by Toronto FC. On June 13, 2007, Buddle was traded to the Los Angeles Galaxy for Tyrone Marshall. He scored in his first game against Real Salt Lake.
