When you look at the record books of Major League Soccer, you will see a lot of legendary performances and stats from some of the best to ever play the game in this country. However, towards the bottom of the 100 goal list, you’ll see the name of a guy that’s not normally associated with greatness. Still, his stats prove that he was able to sustain a great, long career where he calm yet dependable in scoring goals for his team.
Born in Westchester County, New York, Edson Buddle’s name came from greatness. His father Winston, who was born in Jamaica and played professional soccer, named Edson after former player Edson Arantes do Nascimento.