Tiago Coelho Branco Calvano (born 19 May 1981), sometimes known as just Tiago, is a former

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Career

Calvano is a defender with

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citizenship who made 13

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appearances for

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before moving to Europe.

Newcastle Jets

In May 2011, it was announced that he signed a two-year contract with

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, joining them for the 2011–12 and 2012–13

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seasons. Calvano impressed during his first season with the Jets. Despite giving away three penalties he was very solid in the back which persuaded incoming coach

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to keep him in the starting eleven. He scored his first goal for Newcastle in a round five match against

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in the

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season. Tiago was released by the Newcastle Jets on 17 January 2013, due to lack of game time and a rumoured falling out of favour with head coach Van Egmond.

Sydney FC

On 17 January 2013, Tiago signed with

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as an injury replacement for

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. Coming straight into the starting eleven after signing for Sydney, he made his debut in Sydney's 7–1 demolition of

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at Allianz Stadium. Sydney made his position permanent, signing a one-year deal with the club for the 2013–14 A-League season.

Minnesota United

Towards the end of his contract, Tiago and Sydney FC agreed to a mutual termination of his contract to allow him to take up an offer of a contract in the United States for NASL side

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Harrisburg City Islanders

Tiago signed with USL side

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on 23 March 2017.

References

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