Califf calls it a career By Steven Sandor Posted on July 12, 2013 1 0 577 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Danny Califf’s Toronto FC career saw him play just four games for the club. The veteran defender announced his retirement Friday, calling time on a career that saw him earn 23 caps for the U.S. national team. Califf, was one of MLS’ best defenders in the early 2000s, then took his career to Denmark. In 2010 he returned to MLS to be part of the new Philadelphia Union franchise but was later squeezed out of the regular lineup by then-coach Peter Nowak. In 2012, he was sent to Chivas USA, but ended up being available in the off-season waiver draft, where TFC selected him. Danny Califf Califf only appeared in four games this season,a total of 354 minutes, and will join TFC’s scouting staff. “Today, I am announcing my retirement from soccer. It is a very emotional day for me. My family has moved around the world to watch me play the sport I love. Now, I get to watch my three kids play the same sport that has given me so much,” said Califf in a release issued by TFC. “Thanks to my family and friends for their love and support. Also to my teammates, and to my fans, the people who really make playing worth it.”
