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The math hadn?t added up for a while. Danny Califf had fallen out of favor with current club Toronto FC while the team he once captained was in desperate need of defensive help.
Friday, the reasons became clearer.
Califf, an original member of the Philadelphia Union and once the club?s captain, announced his retirement from professional soccer Friday. The 33-year-old, who played parts of three seasons with the Union before landing in Toronto, cited a desire to spend time with his growing family as much as nagging back and knee injuries that have limited him this season. He?ll continue with the club as a scout.
?Today, I am announcing my retirement from soccer. It is a very emotional day for me,? Califf said in a statement on Toronto?s web site. He also penned a personal letter to fans.
?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. 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.?
Califf parlayed success in MLS with the Los Angeles Galaxy from 2000-04 to 23 caps with the U.S. men?s national team and a move to Europe. He captained Danish club Alaborg to a league title in his two seasons and also spent a season with Midtjylland before returning stateside.
In two-plus seasons, Califf made 65 appearances with the Union, donning the armband for the club. He was unceremoniously dealt to Chivas USA in early 2012, one of the final acts of outgoing manager Peter Nowak.
Califf was left unprotected in the re-entry draft by Chivas and landed in Toronto with the first pick. He was denied a return to Philly when the Reds came to town April 13, but he received a pre-game standing ovation as a member of the bench. Califf was limited to just four games this season.
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