Steven Caldwell

How Acquired: Signed with Toronto FC on Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Pronunciation: “CALD-WELL”

Caldwell enters his second season with Toronto FC. Originally Caldwell was loaned to Toronto FC on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 from Birmingham City F.C., following the expiration of his loan agreement he signed with Toronto FC on Tuesday, July 2, 2013. Caldwell was named the sixth captain in club history on July 13. Caldwell began his professional career with Newcastle United F.C. and spent time on loan at Blackpool F.C., Bradford City A.F.C., and Leeds United A.F.C. during his time with the Magpies. Caldwell signed with Sunderland A.F.C. ahead of the 2004-05 season and remained with the club for just over two seasons. He signed with Burnley F.C. (Burnley) in January 2007. Caldwell captained Burnley to promotion into the English Premier League by winning the 2008-09 Football League Championship playoff trophy. After leaving Burnley, Caldwell spent one season at Wigan Athletic F.C. He later signed with Birmingham City in July 2011. Caldwell has earned 12 caps for the Scotland’s Men’s National team.