Danny Califf
American defender who won MLS Cup with LA Galaxy and later captained Aalborg to Danish Superliga title.
Daniel Benjamin Califf (born March 17, 1980) is an American retired professional soccer player who played as a defender.
Quick Facts
- Draft
- 2000 MLS SuperDraft (6th overall)
Lore & Background
Califf was selected sixth overall in the 2000 MLS SuperDraft by the Los Angeles Galaxy. He played for the Galaxy from 2000 to 2004, starting 68 games over three years after his rookie season and helping the team win a U.S. Open Cup in 2001 and an MLS Cup in 2002. He struggled with injuries in 2004, making only 10 starts. He was traded to the San Jose Earthquakes prior to the 2005 season.
Reader's Guide
Califf was named to the MLS Best XI in 2005 and was an MLS All-Star in 2005, both after leaving the Galaxy. He played for the United States national team at every level from U-17 to senior, earning his first cap on January 19, 2002, and appearing in 26 games for the full national team. He scored his only international goal against Haiti on March 16, 2004.
Did You Know?
- Califf was drafted sixth overall in the 2000 MLS SuperDraft, not in the 1996 MLS Inaugural Draft.
- He played for LA Galaxy from 2000 to 2004, not from 1997 to 2003.
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