USL Memphis 901 FC

Memphis 901 FC Adds Goalkeeper Caldwell, Midfielder Holness to Roster

March 5, 2019 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Memphis 901 FC News Release


Goalkeeper Jeff Caldwell with New York City FC
Goalkeeper Jeff Caldwell with New York City FC
(Memphis 901 FC, Credit: New York City FC)

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - Memphis 901 FC has added two more players to its 2019 roster acquiring goalkeeper Jeff Caldwell on loan and signing midfielder Damani Holness, the club announced Tuesday.

Pending league and federation approval, Caldwell and Holness join forward Rashawn Dally, forward Junior Sandoval, defender Louis Bennett, defender Marc Burch, defender Wes Charpie, forward Heviel Cordovés, midfielder Raul Gonzalez, midfielder Ewan Grandison, defender Morgan Hackworth, defender Triston Hodge, goalkeeper Scott Levene, midfielder Dan Metzger, defender Josh Morton, midfielder Duane Muckette, midfielder Adam Najem, midfielder Leston Paul, defender Todd Pratzner, and forward Luca Uccello on the team's 2019 roster.

Caldwell comes on loan from New York City FC where he was selected with the 19th overall pick in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft out of the University of Virginia.

He's considered one of the top young goalkeeper prospects in the United States.

"(Caldwell) is one of the up and coming young goalkeepers in professional soccer here in the United States," 901 FC head coach Tim Mulqueen said. "I've known him as a youth international and college player.

"I'm very excited to get the opportunity to work him on the professional level."

Caldwell was a standout at the University of Virginia making his first start in 2014 for the Cavaliers. He earned back-to-back Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) honors in 2015 and 2016.

Caldwell has seen significant time at the international level earning playing time with the U.S. U-17, U-18 and U-20 national squads.

He was also a member of the U.S. roster at 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Jeff Caldwell Bio

Name: Jeff Caldwell

Pronunciation: CALD-well

Position: Goalkeeper

Height: 6'3"

Weight: 187 lbs.

Jersey Number: 1

Date of Birth: Feb. 20, 1996

Age: 23

Hometown: Todd, North Carolina

Country: United States

Previous Club: NYCFC

How Acquired (Transaction): Acquired on loan on March. 5, 2019

Transaction: Memphis 901 FC acquires Jeff Caldwell on loan from NYCFC for the 2019 season.

Holness was signed to Memphis' squad following a successful preseason trial with the club. He joins 901 FC following a brief stint with English club Macclesfield Town F.C.

"We're very excited to sign Damani Holness," 901 FC sporting director Andrew Bell said. "He joined us for the first part of our preseason.

"His work ethic and attitude are superb along with being a very good player."

Damani Holness Bio

Name: Damani Holness

Pronunciation: Da-MAHN-ee

Position: Midfielder

Height: 5'7"

Weight: 140

Jersey Number: 4

Date of Birth: Sept. 4, 1995

Age: 23

Hometown: Manchester, England

Country: England

Previous Club: Macclesfield Town F.C.

How Acquired (Transaction): Free agent signing on March 5, 2019

Transaction: Memphis 901 FC signs free agent midfielder Damani Holness to a one-year contract on March 5, 2019.

Memphis 901 FC's inaugural season begins Saturday, March 9 at 6 p.m. against the Tampa Bay Rowdies inside AutoZone Park.

Single match tickets for that match and all home matches in March and April are now on sale.

Season tickets, group tickets, and 7 Match Flex Plans are also available, with full season tickets starting at just $10 per match. Call (901) 721-6000 or go to www.memphis901fc.com/tickets for more information on all ticket options.

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Midfielder Damani Holness with Memphis 901 FC
Midfielder Damani Holness with Memphis 901 FC
 Goalkeeper Jeff Caldwell with New York City FC
Goalkeeper Jeff Caldwell with New York City FC
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