Jeff Caldwell
American soccer player (born 1996)
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Jefferson "Jeff" Caldwell (born February 20, 1996) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a goalkeeper.
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Caldwell with Hartford Athletic in 2021 | |||
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Jefferson Caldwell | ||
| Date of birth | February 20, 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Todd, North Carolina, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)[1] | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2014 | North Carolina Fusion | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2017 | Virginia Cavaliers | 61 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2016 | Seattle Sounders FC U-23 | 20 | (0) |
| 2017 | Colorado Rapids U-23 | 2 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | New York City FC | 0 | (0) |
| 2019 | → Memphis 901 (loan) | 28 | (0) |
| 2020 | New England Revolution | 0 | (0) |
| 2021 | Hartford Athletic | 30 | (0) |
| 2021 | → Miami FC (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2022 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks | 27 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2012–2013 | United States U17 | 7 | (0) |
| 2013 | United States U18 | 1 | (0) |
| 2015 | United States U20 | 1 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of July 1, 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals as of March 9, 2019 | |||
College and amateur
Caldwell played four years of college soccer at the University of Virginia between 2014 and 2017, making 61 appearances.[2]
While at college, Caldwell appeared for USL PDL sides Seattle Sounders FC U-23[3] and Colorado Rapids U-23.[4]
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.[5]
Loan to Memphis 901
On March 5, 2019, Caldwell was loaned to USL Championship side Memphis 901 FC for their 2019 season.[6]
New England Revolution
Caldwell was released by New York City on November 20, 2019.[7] He was selected by New England Revolution in the MLS Waiver Draft on November 25, 2019.[8] 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.[9]
Hartford Athletic
On January 27, 2021, Caldwell signed with USL Championship team Hartford Athletic for the 2021 season.[10]
He made his competitive debut with the team on April 30, 2021, against New York Red Bulls II.[11] 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.[12] He started for Miami in the team's 1–0 loss to Louisville City FC in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.[13]
Colorado Springs Switchbacks
On December 7, 2021, it was announced Caldwell would join USL Championship side Colorado Springs Switchbacks ahead of their 2022 season.[14]
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.[10]
