DANIEL CALDERON
CLASS OF 2025
VDA 2008

6' 2"
170 lbs
16 Years Old
Striker/Winger #32
Virginia Development Academy 2008 (U16)
ECNL National League
USA Ranking: Top 16
Virginia: #1
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About Daniel
I am an intrinsically motivated and passionate soccer player that has committed to developing myself since I fell in love with the game when I was 3. I feel this game is a part of me and I want to contribute at the next level. I have been challenged in every level given the opportunity to play against some of the toughest competition playing for VSA (ECNL RL ) until U15 and the past two years for VDA (ECNL). Proving that I had what it takes to play at this next level and contributing as a key player on VDA was on the horizon for me as a goal, and staying driven allowed me to reach my current status on this highly competitive Northern VA team. Being able to help VDA reach its 1st final 16 placement for boy's post season in club history and then qualifying for the Elite 8 in National Finals in 2023 was one of the most competitive experiences I've been a part of achieving, and I want to push myself to contribute on elite levels like this in the future.
During the VDA post season of 2023, I was selected by soccer.com to participate in an all expense paid trip to Manchester, UK in partnership with Club Partner XI to train with Manchester City Academy coaches and participate in friendly matches with the other 15 players selected from the United States against top academy teams in various surrounding cities of Manchester. It was an epic year and now I have my eyes set on proving that I have what it takes to play at an elite collegiate level.
Academics & Community Involvement
2021 - Current
Battlefield High School
Haymarket, VA
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Current GPA: 4.3
I've maintained a rigorous course load that includes, Pre-AP, AP, and dual enrollment courses. I am enrolled in the Center for Applied Sciences, Interactive And Information Technology (CASIIT) specialty program and also currently enrolled in my second year of the Student Athlete Leadership Team (SALT) class. I am also an active member of the National Honor Society (NHS) which recognizes students with strengths in the four pillars of Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Character. I volunteer for the Futures program for Virginia Soccer Association (VSA) at least once a week as my training schedule allows.
Competitions and Events
Catch Me in Action

ECNL Regular Season Games
Coming Soon!
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Coming Next Season
Copa Rayados East Coast
August 24, 2024 @ 2 p.m.
Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park, Field 15
vs. Baltimore Armour
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August 25, 2024 @ 9:45 a.m.
Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park, Field 14
vs. IFA U17 MLS Next
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VDA Friendlies
8/31 - 9/1
Schedule Coming Soon!
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