Caleb Patterson-Sewell
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Caleb Patterson-Sewell is an American
-born Australia
n soccer player currently playing for Atlético Clube de Portugal
in the Liga de Honra
.
in Australia
, and began his youth career in Australia with the Toowoomba Raiders
junior soccer system. While at the club he was regarded as one of the nation's most promising junior talents. He attended the Queensland Academy of Sport, and played junior football for a variety of youth clubs (Gatton SC, South Toowoomba Hawks, West Wanderers), but it was his play with the Toowoomba Hawks that helped him draw the interest of numerous European clubs.
In 2004 Patterson-Sewell joined Anderlecht
's reserve side. In late 2004 he was signed by Sheffield Wednesday's youth academy. His play at Wednesday did not go unnoticed by bigger clubs. He was offered a chance to join Liverpool
's under 19 side and spurned Wednesday's contract offers. He appeared in 4 matches for Liverpool in 2005.
side Cleveland City Stars
in hopes of impressing Major League Soccer
clubs. While with Cleveland City, Patterson-Sewell helped the club to its first ever qualification to the US Open Cup in 2007. In eight appearances he had a goals against average of 1.00, including three shut-outs.
In early 2008 Patterson-Sewell went on trial with Major League Soccer
side New York Red Bulls. His play impressed and he was signed by the club. Paterson-Sewell made no appearances for Red Bulls and declined a contract offer to remain with club before the start of the 2009 season. In February 2009, he was signed by Carolina RailHawks
of the USL First Division
.
At the end of the 2009 season New York was granted permission by MLS to sign Patterson-Sewell again due to an "extreme hardship" case.
He spent the 2010 season with Miami FC
. In April 2011, Patterson-Sewell signed again with Carolina RailHawks
, now playing in the North American Soccer League
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
-born Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n soccer player currently playing for Atlético Clube de Portugal
Atlético Clube de Portugal
Atlético Clube de Portugal is a Portuguese football team from Alcântara, Lisbon, founded on 18 September 1942. The club was formed with the union of two clubs – Carcavelinhos Football Clube and União Foot-ball Lisboa. They currently play in the Liga de Honra after gaining promotion in the 2010-11...
in the Liga de Honra
Liga de Honra
The Liga de Honra , known for sponsorship reasons as the Liga Orangina, is the Portuguese second level football league. It was formerly called Segunda Divisão and Segunda Divisão de Honra . When the LPFP took control of the two nationwide levels, it was renamed Segunda Liga, before renaming it...
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Youth
Patterson-Sewell grew up in Gatton, QueenslandGatton, Queensland
Gatton is a town and the administrative centre of the Lockyer Valley Local Government Area situated in the Lockyer Valley of South East Queensland, Australia. At the 2006 census, Gatton had a population of 5,295....
in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, and began his youth career in Australia with the Toowoomba Raiders
Toowoomba Raiders FC
Toowoomba Raiders Football Club are an Australian football club from Toowoomba, Queensland. The club was formed in 1996, and currently have teams in the Brisbane Premier League Division 1 league. They finished 12th in 2010, however despite only being 1 place above the drop zone, they did have a...
junior soccer system. While at the club he was regarded as one of the nation's most promising junior talents. He attended the Queensland Academy of Sport, and played junior football for a variety of youth clubs (Gatton SC, South Toowoomba Hawks, West Wanderers), but it was his play with the Toowoomba Hawks that helped him draw the interest of numerous European clubs.
In 2004 Patterson-Sewell joined Anderlecht
R.S.C. Anderlecht
Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht, usually known as Anderlecht or RSCA , is a Belgian professional football club based in Anderlecht in the Brussels Capital Region. Anderlecht plays in the Belgian Pro League and is the most successful Belgian football team in European competitions as well as in the...
's reserve side. In late 2004 he was signed by Sheffield Wednesday's youth academy. His play at Wednesday did not go unnoticed by bigger clubs. He was offered a chance to join Liverpool
Liverpool
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880...
's under 19 side and spurned Wednesday's contract offers. He appeared in 4 matches for Liverpool in 2005.
Professional
Once his work permit ran out Patterson-Sewell returned to Australia to sign a temporary deal with Toowoomba Raiders. He was expected to return to Belgium and play for a Liverpool feeder club. Instead, in 2007 he signed with American USL Second DivisionUSL Second Division
The United Soccer Leagues Second Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, part of the United Soccer Leagues league pyramid...
side Cleveland City Stars
Cleveland City Stars
Cleveland City Stars was an American professional soccer team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Founded in 2006, the team played in the USL First Division , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid until 2009...
in hopes of impressing Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
clubs. While with Cleveland City, Patterson-Sewell helped the club to its first ever qualification to the US Open Cup in 2007. In eight appearances he had a goals against average of 1.00, including three shut-outs.
In early 2008 Patterson-Sewell went on trial with Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
side New York Red Bulls. His play impressed and he was signed by the club. Paterson-Sewell made no appearances for Red Bulls and declined a contract offer to remain with club before the start of the 2009 season. In February 2009, he was signed by Carolina RailHawks
Carolina RailHawks FC
Carolina RailHawks FC is an American professional soccer team based in Cary, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
of the USL First Division
USL First Division
The United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
.
At the end of the 2009 season New York was granted permission by MLS to sign Patterson-Sewell again due to an "extreme hardship" case.
He spent the 2010 season with Miami FC
Miami FC
Fort Lauderdale Strikers is an American professional association football team based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid...
. In April 2011, Patterson-Sewell signed again with Carolina RailHawks
Carolina RailHawks FC
Carolina RailHawks FC is an American professional soccer team based in Cary, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
, now playing in the North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League (2010)
The North American Soccer League is a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico which began league play on April 9, 2011. It has been provisionally sanctioned as the second tier of soccer in the United States soccer pyramid, behind Major League Soccer in the...
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New York Red Bulls
- Major League SoccerMajor League SoccerMajor League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
Western Conference Championship (1): 20082008 Major League Soccer seasonThe 2008 Major League Soccer season was the 13th season in league history. The season began on March 29 and ended with MLS Cup 2008, on November 23 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California.-Changes from the 2007 season:...