Rafael Calderon

7 Rafael Calderon
Rafael Calderon
  • Height:
    5-9
  • Hometown:
    Talca, Chile
  • Position:
    Left Back
  • Year:
    Jr.
  • High School:
    Athletic Study Center
  • Previous College:
    Salt Lake Community College
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Bio

General: The senior left back from Talca, Chile will be relied on heavily during the 2022 season.

Junior (2021): Totaled 16 appearances for DWU ... made 15 starts ... team-high seven goals including three in the first two matches ... a pair of multi-goal performances ... led the Tigers in shots and shots on goal with 34 and 21, respectively ... ended the year with a .618 shot on goal percentage ... recorded one assist ... season-best seven shot attempts against Presentation College. 

Previous College: Helped Salt Lake College to a NJCAA Men’s Soccer National Championship in 2020.

High School: Two-year player and starter … recorded more than 30 goals in his high school prep career … competed in a pair of Chilean National tournaments in 2014 and 2015 … helped his team to a third-place finish in the 2015 Chilean National tournament … finished will 11 goals in the competition … competed for Union Espanola.

Personal: Born March 11, 1999 … son of Rafael Calderon and Julieto Romero … a communications major. 

Player statistics
  Overall Conference
Games - -
Games started - -
Goals - -
Assists - -
Points 0 0
Shots - -
Shot Pct - -
Penalty kicks 0-0 0-0
Game-winning goals - -
Recent results
Recent Games
Date Opponent Result
Oct 9 at Doane L, 2-1
Oct 13 Presentation W, 2-1
Oct 16 Mount Marty W, 2-0
Oct 23 Midland L, 4-0
Oct 27 at Jamestown T, 1-1
Oct 30 at Morningside L, 4-0
Game Log - Scoring
Game Log - Misc.
Date Opponent Score gp gs g a pts
Aug 14 at Central Community College Columbus - - - - -
Aug 21 vs. Clarke W, 3-2 - - - - -
Aug 22 vs. St. Ambrose L, 4-2 - - - - -
Aug 25 Bellevue L, 8-1 - - - - -
Sep 1 at Nebraska Wesleyan University L, 1-0 - - - - -
Sep 4 Viterbo L, 2-0 - - - - -
Sep 8 at Mount Marty L, 6-0 - - - - -
Sep 11 at Waldorf L, 6-0 - - - - -
Sep 18 at Hastings L, 3-0 - - - - -
Sep 22 at Briar Cliff L, 3-0 - - - - -
Sep 29 Dordt W, 3-0 - - - - -
Oct 2 Concordia (NE) L, 5-1 - - - - -
Oct 6 at #23 Northwestern L, 4-0 - - - - -
Oct 9 at Doane L, 2-1 - - - - -
Oct 13 Presentation W, 2-1 - - - - -
Oct 16 Mount Marty W, 2-0 - - - - -
Oct 23 Midland L, 4-0 - - - - -
Oct 27 at Jamestown T, 1-1 - - - - -
Oct 30 at Morningside L, 4-0 - - - - -
Game Log - Shooting
Game Log - Misc.
Date Opponent Score gp sh sh% sog sog%
Aug 14 at Central Community College Columbus - - - - -
Aug 21 vs. Clarke W, 3-2 - - - - -
Aug 22 vs. St. Ambrose L, 4-2 - - - - -
Aug 25 Bellevue L, 8-1 - - - - -
Sep 1 at Nebraska Wesleyan University L, 1-0 - - - - -
Sep 4 Viterbo L, 2-0 - - - - -
Sep 8 at Mount Marty L, 6-0 - - - - -
Sep 11 at Waldorf L, 6-0 - - - - -
Sep 18 at Hastings L, 3-0 - - - - -
Sep 22 at Briar Cliff L, 3-0 - - - - -
Sep 29 Dordt W, 3-0 - - - - -
Oct 2 Concordia (NE) L, 5-1 - - - - -
Oct 6 at #23 Northwestern L, 4-0 - - - - -
Oct 9 at Doane L, 2-1 - - - - -
Oct 13 Presentation W, 2-1 - - - - -
Oct 16 Mount Marty W, 2-0 - - - - -
Oct 23 Midland L, 4-0 - - - - -
Oct 27 at Jamestown T, 1-1 - - - - -
Oct 30 at Morningside L, 4-0 - - - - -
Game Log - Misc.
Game Log - Misc.
Date Opponent Score gp yc rc pk gw
Aug 14 at Central Community College Columbus - - - - -
Aug 21 vs. Clarke W, 3-2 - - - - -
Aug 22 vs. St. Ambrose L, 4-2 - - - - -
Aug 25 Bellevue L, 8-1 - - - - -
Sep 1 at Nebraska Wesleyan University L, 1-0 - - - - -
Sep 4 Viterbo L, 2-0 - - - - -
Sep 8 at Mount Marty L, 6-0 - - - - -
Sep 11 at Waldorf L, 6-0 - - - - -
Sep 18 at Hastings L, 3-0 - - - - -
Sep 22 at Briar Cliff L, 3-0 - - - - -
Sep 29 Dordt W, 3-0 - - - - -
Oct 2 Concordia (NE) L, 5-1 - - - - -
Oct 6 at #23 Northwestern L, 4-0 - - - - -
Oct 9 at Doane L, 2-1 - - - - -
Oct 13 Presentation W, 2-1 - - - - -
Oct 16 Mount Marty W, 2-0 - - - - -
Oct 23 Midland L, 4-0 - - - - -
Oct 27 at Jamestown T, 1-1 - - - - -
Oct 30 at Morningside L, 4-0 - - - - -
Career Stats - Season Scoring
Statistic gp gs g a pts
2021-22 - - - - 0
Total - - - - 0
Career Stats - Game Shooting
Statistic gp sh/g sh%/g sog/g sog%/g
2021-22 - - - - -
Total - - - - -
Career Stats - Season Shooting
Statistic gp sh sh% sog sog%
2021-22 - - - - -
Total - - - - -
Career Stats - Season Misc.
Statistic gp yc rc pk gw
2021-22 - 0 0 0-0 -
Total - 0 0 0-0 -
Career Stats - Game Scoring
Statistic gp gs g/g a/g pts/g
2021-22 - - - - -
Total - - - - -
Split Stats - Season Scoring
Statistic gp gs g a pts
Event
Total - - - - 0
Conference - - - - 0
Exhibition - - - - 0
Location
Home - - - - 0
Away - - - - 0
Neutral - - - - 0
Result
Wins - - - - 0
Losses - - - - 0
Split Stats - Game Shooting
Statistic gp sh/g sh%/g sog/g sog%/g
Event
Total - - - - -
Conference - - - - -
Exhibition - - - - -
Location
Home - - - - -
Away - - - - -
Neutral - - - - -
Result
Wins - - - - -
Losses - - - - -
Split Stats - Season Shooting
Statistic gp sh sh% sog sog%
Event
Total - - - - -
Conference - - - - -
Exhibition - - - - -
Location
Home - - - - -
Away - - - - -
Neutral - - - - -
Result
Wins - - - - -
Losses - - - - -
Split Stats - Season Misc.
Statistic gp yc rc pk gw
Event
Total - 0 0 0-0 -
Conference - 0 0 0-0 -
Exhibition - 0 0 0-0 -
Location
Home - 0 0 0-0 -
Away - 0 0 0-0 -
Neutral - 0 0 0-0 -
Result
Wins - 0 0 0-0 -
Losses - 0 0 0-0 -
Split Stats - Game Scoring
Statistic gp gs g/g a/g pts/g
Event
Total - - - - -
Conference - - - - -
Exhibition - - - - -
Location
Home - - - - -
Away - - - - -
Neutral - - - - -
Result
Wins - - - - -
Losses - - - - -
News mentions
MEN’S SOCCER COMES AWAY WITH THREE ALL-GPAC HONORS
MEN’S SOCCER COMES AWAY WITH THREE ALL-GPAC HONORS

MITCHELL, S.D. – Under first-year head coach Brady Van Holland, the Dakota Wesleyan University men’s soccer program collected a trio of postseason accolades as three Tigers came away with 2021 All-GPAC Honorable Mention honors including; Rafael Calderon, Barry-Dre Tibbetts and Jabari Campbell.

Photo Credit: Destiny Soto
MEN’S SOCCER BESTED BY MUSTANGS IN SEASON FINALE

SIOUX CITY, IOWA – The Dakota Wesleyan University men’s soccer program suffered a 4-0 defeat at the hands of conference foe Morningside University on Saturday from Elwood Olsen Stadium in Sioux City, Iowa.

DAKOTA WESLEYAN BATTLES MORNINGSIDE ON SATURDAY IN REGULAR-SEASON FINALE
DAKOTA WESLEYAN BATTLES MORNINGSIDE ON SATURDAY IN REGULAR-SEASON FINALE

Under first-year head coach Brady Van Holland, the Dakota Wesleyan University men’s soccer team concludes the 2021 regular season versus conference foe Morningside University at 8 p.m. on Saturday from Elwood Olsen Stadium in Sioux City, Iowa.

MEN’S SOCCER PREPARES FOR ROAD MATCH VERSUS JIMMIES
MEN’S SOCCER PREPARES FOR ROAD MATCH VERSUS JIMMIES

The Dakota Wesleyan University men’s soccer program is set to conclude the 2021 regular season with a pair of road matches starting first against University of Jamestown at 7:30 p.m.on Wednesday from Jimmie Turf Field in Jamestown, N.D.

Photo Credits: Nick Walker
TIGERS FALL TO MIDLAND IN FINAL HOME MATCH OF THE REGULAR SEASON

MITCHELL, S.D. – On a cool and windy day from the Pepsi-Cola Soccer Complex, the Dakota Wesleyan University men's soccer team fell short to conference opponent Midland University by a score of 4-0 in Great Plains Athletic Conference action on Saturday in Mitchell, S.D.

Photo Credits: Destiny Soto
MEN’S SOCCER KNOCKS OFF IN-STATE RIVAL LANCERS IN SENIOR DAY MATCH, WINS SECOND-STRAIGHT

MITCHELL, S.D. – Looking to continue its momentum, the Dakota Wesleyan University men’s soccer program blanked in-state rival Mount Marty University by a score of 2-0 in Great Plains Athletic Conference play on Saturday from the Pepsi-Cola Soccer Complex in Mitchell, S.D.

TIGERS, LANCERS SET TO CLASH IN SENIOR DAY MATCH ON SATURDAY
TIGERS, LANCERS SET TO CLASH IN SENIOR DAY MATCH ON SATURDAY

MITCHELL, S.D. – The Dakota Wesleyan University men’s soccer team looks to continue its momentum versus in-state foe Mount Marty University on Saturday in Great Plains Athletic Conference play at 3:30 p.m. from the Pepsi-Cola Soccer Complex in Mitchell, S.D.

DAKOTA WESLEYAN EDGES PRESENTATION, SECURES DECISIVE GOAL IN 81ST MINUTE
DAKOTA WESLEYAN EDGES PRESENTATION, SECURES DECISIVE GOAL IN 81ST MINUTE

MITCHELL, S.D. – The Dakota Wesleyan University men’s soccer team secured a 2-1 victory over in-state foe Presentation College on Wednesday in Great Plains Athletic Conference action from the Pepsi-Cola Soccer Complex in Mitchell, S.D. A goal by Jabari Campbell (Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands) in the 81st minute proved to be the decisive game-winning goal delivering Dakota Wesleyan the one-goal win.

Photo Credit: Destiny Soto
DAKOTA WESLEYAN, PRESENTATION SET TO SQUARE OFF IN MID-WEEK CONFERENCE MATCH

MITCHELL, S.D. – The Dakota Wesleyan University men's soccer team returns home versus conference foe Presentation College at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday from the Pepsi-Cola Soccer Complex in Mitchell, S.D.

MEN’S SOCCER FALLS  2-1 IN CONFERENCE CLASH AGAINST DOANE
MEN’S SOCCER FALLS 2-1 IN CONFERENCE CLASH AGAINST DOANE

Crete, Neb. – The Dakota Wesleyan University men’s soccer team suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat versus conference opponent Doane University on Saturday in Great Plains Athletic Conference action from Al Papik Field in Crete, Neb. Dakota Wesleyan sent the match to overtime off the foot from Grant Pierce (Safford, Ariz.), however, Doane scored the decisive goal in the final seconds for the one-goal home victory.

Photo Credit: Destiny Soto
DAKOTA WESLEYAN, DOANE SET FOR CONFERENCE MATCH IN CRETE

MITCHELL, S.D. – The Dakota Wesleyan men's soccer team continues its road stand versus Great Plains Athletic Conference opponent Doane University at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday from Al Papik Field in Crete, Neb.

MEN’S SOCCER STUMBLES VERSUS NO. 21 RED RAIDERS IN CONFERENCE ACTION
MEN’S SOCCER STUMBLES VERSUS NO. 21 RED RAIDERS IN CONFERENCE ACTION

Orange City, Iowa – The Dakota Wesleyan University men’s soccer team suffered a 4-0 loss versus No. 21 Northwestern College in Great Plains Athletic Conference action on Wednesday from the NWC Soccer Complex in Orange City, Iowa.

TIGERS, NO. 23 RED RAIDERS SET TO SQUARE OFF IN CONFERENCE PLAY ON WEDNESDAY IN ORANGE CITY
TIGERS, NO. 23 RED RAIDERS SET TO SQUARE OFF IN CONFERENCE PLAY ON WEDNESDAY IN ORANGE CITY

MITCHELL, S.D. – In the wake of a two-match home stand, the Dakota Wesleyan University men’s soccer team hits the road once again in Great Plains Athletic Conference play versus No. 23 Northwestern College on Wednesday in Orange City, Iowa. Northwestern currently sits atop the conference standings with a 9-1-1 overall record and a 5-0-0 start to conference play.

DWU, CUNE SET TO CLASH IN GPAC ACTION ON SATURDAY
DWU, CUNE SET TO CLASH IN GPAC ACTION ON SATURDAY

MITCHELL, S.D. – The Dakota Wesleyan University men’s soccer team, fresh off a 3-0 victory over Dordt University, continues conference action hosting Concordia University at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday from the Pepsi-Cola Soccer Complex in Mitchell, S.D.

VAN HOLLAND, TIGERS CRUISE PAST DEFENDERS IN GPAC HOME OPENER
VAN HOLLAND, TIGERS CRUISE PAST DEFENDERS IN GPAC HOME OPENER

MITCHELL, S.D. – In its first home match in nearly a month, the Dakota Wesleyan University men’s soccer team cruised to a decisive 3-0 victory versus Dordt University in its Great Plains Athletic Conference home opener on Wednesday from the Pepsi-Cola Soccer Complex in Mitchell, S.D.

MEN’S SOCCER SET TO HOST DEFENDERS IN GPAC HOME OPENER
MEN’S SOCCER SET TO HOST DEFENDERS IN GPAC HOME OPENER

MITCHELL, S.D. – In its 2021 Great Plains Athletic Conference home opener, the Dakota Wesleyan University men’s soccer team welcomes conference rival Dordt University at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday from the Pepsi-Cola Soccer Complex in Mitchell, S.D.

MEN’S SOCCER BESTED BY BCU IN GPAC ACTION
MEN’S SOCCER BESTED BY BCU IN GPAC ACTION

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – The Dakota Wesleyan University men’s soccer program suffered a 3-0 defeat versus conference foe Briar Cliff University in Great Plains Athletic on Wednesday from Faber Field in Sioux City, Iowa.

TIGERS, CHARGERS PREP FOR CONFERENCE MATCH ON WEDNESDAY IN SIOUX CITY
TIGERS, CHARGERS PREP FOR CONFERENCE MATCH ON WEDNESDAY IN SIOUX CITY

MITCHELL, S.D. – The Dakota Wesleyan University men’s soccer team prepares for its second Great Plains Athletic Conference match of the season versus conference rival Briar Cliff University at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday from Faber Field in Sioux City, Iowa.

DAKOTA WESLEYAN HELD SCORELESS IN GPAC OPENER
DAKOTA WESLEYAN HELD SCORELESS IN GPAC OPENER

HASTINGS, Neb. – The Dakota Wesleyan University men’s soccer team came up short versus Hastings College by a score of 3-0 in its 2021 Great Plains Athletic Conference opener on Saturday from Lloyd Wilson Field in Hastings, Neb.

MEN’S SOCCER PREPS FOR CONFERENCE OPENER VERSUS BRONCOS
MEN’S SOCCER PREPS FOR CONFERENCE OPENER VERSUS BRONCOS

MITCHELL, S.D. – The Dakota Wesleyan University men’s soccer team commences its 2021 GPAC slate versus Hastings College at 8 p.m. on Saturday from Lloyd Wilson field in Hastings, Neb. Saturday’s match is the conference opener for both programs.

DAKOTA WESLEYAN DROPS MATCH VERSUS WARRIORS
DAKOTA WESLEYAN DROPS MATCH VERSUS WARRIORS

FOREST CITY, Iowa – In the midst of a four-game road stretch, the Dakota Wesleyan University men’s soccer team faltered versus Waldorf University in non-conference action by a score of 6-0 on Saturday in Forest City, Iowa.

MEN’S SOCCER SET TO BATTLE NON-CONFERENCE OPPONENT NEBRASKA WESLEYAN
MEN’S SOCCER SET TO BATTLE NON-CONFERENCE OPPONENT NEBRASKA WESLEYAN

MITCHELL, S.D. – Geared up to hit the road, the Dakota Wesleyan University men’s soccer team faces non-conference and NCAA Division III opponent Nebraska Wesleyan University at 6 p.m. on Wednesday in Lincoln, Neb. Dakota Wesleyan is looking to end a two-match slide early in the 2021 campaign on Wednesday night when it travels to Abel Stadium.

Dakota Wesleyan readies for No. 8 Bruins in home opener
Dakota Wesleyan readies for No. 8 Bruins in home opener

MITCHELL, S.D. – After splitting a pair of non-conference matches over the weekend in La Crosse, Wis., the Dakota Wesleyan University men’s soccer team is set to host Bellevue University in nonconference action at 7 p.m. on Wednesday from the Pepsi-Cola Soccer Complex. Dakota Wesleyan knocked off Clarke University 3-2 on Saturday, however, fell short versus St. Ambrose University 4-2 on Sunday as part of the 2021 Viterbo Classic.

DWU MEN'S SOCCER UNABLE TO HANG ONTO HALFTIME LEAD
Dakota Wesleyan kicks off season with 3-2 victory over Clarke to open Viterbo Classic
Dakota Wesleyan kicks off season with 3-2 victory over Clarke to open Viterbo Classic

La Crosse, Wis. – The Dakota Wesleyan University men’s soccer team kicked off the 2021 campaign in dramatic, come-back fashion versus non-conference opponent Clarke University on Saturday. Using a late goal in the 83rd minute, Dakota Wesleyan and first-year head coach Brady Van Holland knocked off Clarke 3-2 as part of the 2021 Viterbo Classic in La Crosse, Wis.

Men’s soccer to kick off season with pair of matches in Wisconsin
Men’s soccer to kick off season with pair of matches in Wisconsin

MITCHELL, S.D. – Under the direction of first-year head coach Brady Van Holland, the Dakota Wesleyan University men’s soccer team is set to commence the 2021 campaign with a pair of non-conference matches this weekend as part of the Viterbo Classic in La Crosse, Wis. Dakota Wesleyan battles Clarke University, a member of the Heart of America Athletic Conference at noon on Saturday. Following, the Tigers await a contest with Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference institute St. Ambrose University at 11 a.m. on Sunday.

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Bellevue vs. Dakota Wesleyan

8/25/2021 7:00 PM CDT

Bellevue vs. Dakota Wesleyan

8/25/2021 7:00 PM CDT

Dordt vs. Dakota Wesleyan

9/29/2021 6:05 PM CDT

Dordt vs. Dakota Wesleyan

9/29/2021 6:05 PM CDT

Dordt vs. Dakota Wesleyan

9/29/2021 6:05 PM CDT

Dordt vs. Dakota Wesleyan

9/29/2021 6:05 PM CDT

Dordt vs. Dakota Wesleyan

9/29/2021 6:05 PM CDT

Dordt vs. Dakota Wesleyan

9/29/2021 6:05 PM CDT