Danny Califf On His Way To Chivas

Whatever remained of the core of the 2011 Union team, Peter Nowak is doing a pretty good job of trying to get rid of it. First the departures of GK Faryd Mondragon and star F Sebastien Le Toux. MF Justin Mapp was lost via expansion draft to the Montreal Impact.

Now, Centerback and Captain of the Philadelphia Union, Danny Califf, is on his way out. 

Since the beginning of the season, Nowak hinted a possible Califf move. SBN Union blog Brotherly Game reports the Union have accepted an offer for the 32 year old. 

Over the past few days, rumors have been swirling that Califf may be on his way to Chivas USA. In 65 appearances with the Union since 2010, Califf logged one goal, but was a stalwart in front of Chris Seitz, Mondragon, and now Zac MacMath. 

Danny Califf was also a fan favorite with the Sons Of Ben, commonly referred to as "Captain Ink" because of his multitude of tattoos. 

UPDATE: Danny Califf will be shipped to Chivas USA, in return for a player and allocation money. The trade has yet to be finalized, but will be in the upcoming days.

UPDATE: Danny Califf has officially been traded as a part of a 3 way deal between Philadelphia, New York, and Chivas. The Union will acquire Midfielder Michael LaHoud from Chivas USA along with Allocation Money for Danny Califf, according to Ives Galarcep.

In 62 games, the 25 year old LaHoud has scored 2 goals.