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Switchbacks FC Sign Goalkeeper of the Year Finalist Jeff Caldwell for 2022 Season

December 7, 2021 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC News Release


Colorado Springs, CO - The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC announced today that the club has signed Jeff Caldwell, pending USL Championship and USSF approval.

I am very pleased to be joining a talented group and exciting project here in Colorado Springs," said Caldwell. "As an opposition player I tasted the atmosphere the fans bring to Weidner field and I cannot think of a better venue to now call home. I'm grateful to Coach Burke and the football club for giving me an opportunity to chase trophies with them and cannot wait to get started! My city my team!"

Caldwell, 25, was the 19th overall selection in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft, and was signed by New York City FC. The goalkeeper spent the 2019 season on loan to Memphis 901 FC in the USL Championship. Caldwell was recently named as a finalist for Goalkeeper of the Year for the USL Championship's 2021 season. He finished the season with the Hartford Athletic in second place for saves in the USL Championship, tied for third in clean sheets with nine, and a penalty save percentage of 55.6%. On the international field, 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.

"Jeff is the first building block of the spine of what I intend to be a highly competitive roster in the West," said Head Coach Brendan Burke on the acquisition. "He is young and talented but also experienced at this level and a leader and I'm sure that he will be embraced by his teammates, our staff and our big growing fan base."

Name: Jeff Caldwell

Position: Goalkeeper

Height: 6' 2"

Weight: 190

Date of Birth: February 20th, 1996

Age: 25

Hometown: Todd, North Carolina

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