Edson Elcock
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Edson Elcock | ||
| Date of birth | January 10, 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Brooklyn, New York, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2003 | Wingate Bulldogs | ||
| 2004–2006 | Old Dominion Monarchs | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004 | Brooklyn Knights | 1 | (0) |
| 2006 | Virginia Beach Submariners | 10 | (5) |
| 2007 | Kansas City Wizards | 0 | (0) |
| 2008 | Puerto Rico Islanders | 9 | (2) |
| 2009–2012 | Richmond Kickers | 69 | (14) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of August 29, 2013. |
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Edson Elcock (born January 10, 1985 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American soccer player.
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.
During his college years Elcock also played for the Brooklyn Knights and the Virginia Beach Submariners in USL Premier Development League.
Elcock was drafted in the 3rd round (29th overall) in the 2007 MLS SuperDraft by the Kansas City Wizards 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.
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.
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