Jeff Caldwell Explained

Jeff Caldwell should not be confused with Jeff Caldwell (musician).

Jeff Caldwell
Fullname:Jefferson Caldwell
Birth Date:20 February 1996
Birth Place:Todd, North Carolina, United States
Height:6 ft 3 in
Position:Goalkeeper
Youthyears1:–2014
Youthclubs1:North Carolina Fusion
Collegeyears1:2014–2017
College1:Virginia Cavaliers
Collegecaps1:61
Collegegoals1:0
Years1:2014–2016
Clubs1:Seattle Sounders FC U-23
Caps1:20
Goals1:0
Years2:2017
Clubs2:Colorado Rapids U-23
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Years3:2018–2019
Clubs3:New York City FC
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2019
Clubs4:Memphis 901 (loan)
Caps4:28
Goals4:0
Years5:2020
Clubs5:New England Revolution
Caps5:0
Goals5:0
Years6:2021
Clubs6:Hartford Athletic
Caps6:30
Goals6:0
Years7:2021
Clubs7:Miami FC (loan)
Caps7:0
Goals7:0
Years8:2022
Clubs8:Colorado Springs Switchbacks
Caps8:27
Goals8:0
Nationalyears1:2012–2013
Nationalteam1:United States U17
Nationalcaps1:7
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2013
Nationalteam2:United States U18
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2015
Nationalteam3:United States U20
Nationalcaps3:1
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:July 1, 2024
Ntupdate:March 9, 2019

Jefferson "Jeff" Caldwell (born February 20, 1996) is an American retired professional soccer player who played as a goalkeeper.

College and amateur

Caldwell played four years of college soccer at the University of Virginia between 2014 and 2017, making 61 appearances.[1]

While at college, Caldwell appeared for USL PDL sides Seattle Sounders FC U-23[2] and Colorado Rapids U-23.[3]

Professional career

New York City FC

On January 19, 2018, Caldwell was selected 19th overall in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft by New York City FC. He signed with the club on February 28, 2018.[4]

Loan to Memphis 901

On March 5, 2019, Caldwell was loaned to USL Championship side Memphis 901 FC for their 2019 season.[5]

New England Revolution

Caldwell was released by New York City on November 20, 2019.[6] He was selected by New England Revolution in the MLS Waiver Draft on November 25, 2019.[7] He was the third-choice keeper behind Matt Turner and Brad Knighton, and did not make an appearance in the 2020 season with the Revolution.[8]

Hartford Athletic

On January 27, 2021, Caldwell signed with USL Championship team Hartford Athletic for the 2021 season.[9]

He made his competitive debut with the team on April 30, 2021, against New York Red Bulls II.[10] Caldwell finished the year second in saves for the USL Championship and tied for 3rd in clean sheets at nine.

Loan to Miami FC

On November 5, 2021, Caldwell was sent to USL Championship side Miami FC as an emergency loan ahead of the 2021 USL Championship Playoffs.[11] He started for Miami in the team's 1–0 loss to Louisville City FC in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.[12]

Colorado Springs Switchbacks

On December 7, 2021, it was announced Caldwell would join USL Championship side Colorado Springs Switchbacks ahead of their 2022 season.[13]

International

Caldwell played in one game with the United States Under-20 Men's National Team in 2015, and also featured for the U-17 and U-18 national teams. He was a member of the United States’ 2013 Concacaf U-17 Championship squad, and was also named to roster for the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup, but did not see game action.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jeff Caldwell - Men's Soccer - University of Virginia Athletics. virginiasports.com. 2019-03-10.
  2. Web site: Jeff Caldwell. uslleaguetwo.com. 2019-03-10.
  3. Web site: Colorado Rapids U23 - 2017 Regular Season - Roster - # - Jefferson Caldwell -. uslleaguetwo.com. 2019-03-10.
  4. Web site: New York City FC Signs Jeff Caldwell. New York City FC. 2019-03-10.
  5. Web site: Jeff Caldwell Joins Memphis 901 FC On Season-Long Loan. New York City FC. 2019-03-10.
  6. Web site: New York City FC Announces Roster Moves For 2020 | New York City FC.
  7. Web site: Revolution select Jeff Caldwell in MLS end-of-year Waiver Draft | New England Revolution.
  8. Web site: Jeff Caldwell New England Revolution Stats News Profile - Yahoo Sports. 2021-05-12. sports.yahoo.com. en-US.
  9. Web site: Goalkeeper Jeff Caldwell Joins Hartford Athletic. Hartford. Athletic. January 27, 2021. Hartford Athletic | Connecticut's Professional Soccer Team.
  10. Web site: New York Red Bulls II vs Hartford Athletic lineup in USL Championship - Round 1 on Friday, April 30 2021. 2021-05-12. FotMob. en.
  11. Web site: Communications . Miami FC . Miami FC Signs Goalkeeper Jeff Caldwell On Emergency Loan from Hartford Athletic . Miami FC . 5 November 2021 . en-us . 5 November 2021 . 5 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211105232031/https://www.miamifc.com/news_article/show/1192724 . dead .
  12. Web site: Louisville City vs. Miami FC - 7 November 2021 . Soccerway . 10 November 2021 . en.
  13. Web site: Colorado Springs Signs Goalkeeper Jeff Caldwell . 7 December 2021 .