18 Facts About Danny Califf

Danny Califf started his youth career in soccer for Canyon Hills Soccer Association, playing on the Canyon Classic team coached by his father.

Danny Califf played college soccer at the University of Maryland from 1998 to 2000.

Danny Califf was immediately slotted into the Galaxy's starting line up, appearing in 18 games, 16 of them starts, as a rookie.

Danny Califf struggled with injuries in 2004, and was able to make only 10 starts, playing 855 minutes.

Danny Califf was traded to the San Jose Earthquakes for an allocation prior to the 2005 season.

Danny Califf then regained his old form and even improved, being named to the MLS Best XI for the first time.

Danny Califf has scored seven league goals and four assists in six years in MLS.

Danny Califf left the Quakes after just one season to sign with Aalborg in the Danish Superliga.

Danny Califf scored his first goal for the Union in the 2011 MLS season opener win against Houston Dynamo on March 19,2011.

Danny Califf was named to the MLS Team of the week for this performance that match.

On May 17,2012, Danny Califf was traded to Chivas USA for Michael Lahoud and allocation money.

On December 14,2012, Danny Califf was selected by Toronto FC with the first pick of stage two of the draft and that day signed a contract with Toronto for the 2013 season.

Danny Califf announced his retirement from soccer on July 12,2013.

In 2014, Danny Califf became an assistant coach under Charlie Dodds, President of YSC Sports, home of the Philadelphia Union Academy.

Danny Califf has settled back in his hometown of Orange, CA with his family.

Danny Califf has played for the United States national team at every level from the U-17's to the senior team.

Danny Califf has appeared in the 1997 FIFA U-17 World Championship, the 1999 World Youth Championship in Egypt, and the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Danny Califf scored his only international goal against Haiti on March 16,2004.