A versatile and intelligent midfielder, Calum Mallace provided a vital spark for Minnesota United during the 2013 NASL era while on loan from the Montreal Impact.
The vitals
- Position: Midfielder
- Height/weight: 6’1”, 181 lbs
- Birthdate: Jan. 10, 1990
- Nationality: Scotland / United States
- How he joined the Loons: Joined on loan from the Montreal Impact on July 17, 2013.
The story so far
Though born in Torphichen, Scotland, Calum Mallace is a true product of Minnesota soccer. He attended Henry Sibley High School and played for the Woodbury Predators before a stellar collegiate career at Marquette, where he was named the 2011 Big East Midfielder of the Year. He made history in 2012 as the 20th overall pick in the MLS SuperDraft by the Montreal Impact.
In the fall of 2013, Mallace returned home to Minnesota on loan. During his 12 appearances for the Loons, he recorded a goal and an assist, earning NASL Team of the Week honors twice. After his loan, he became a fixture in Montreal, famously assisting Cameron Porter’s legendary goal against Pachuca in the 2015 Champions League. His career later took him to the Seattle Sounders, LAFC, and finally Austin Bold FC. Since 2020, he has focused on coaching, currently serving as an assistant coach at Marquette and head coach of Bavarian United SC in Milwaukee.
What he brought to the pitch
Mallace was defined by his tactical intelligence and an exceptional passing range. During his time in Minnesota, he was the engine of the transition, able to sit deep and pick out long-range diagonals or push forward to test goalkeepers from distance. He possessed a “wand of a right foot” that made him a constant threat on set pieces and late-arriving runs into the box.
Beyond his technical skill, Calum brought a professional “standard” to every locker room. Whether he was starting a Champions League final or fighting for minutes on a loan spell, his work rate never dipped. For Minnesota fans, he wasn’t just a loanee; he was a hometown hero whose family ties—including his brother Craig’s long history with the Thunder and the Loons front office—cemented his legacy in the North. His transition into coaching has surprised no one, as his high soccer IQ was evident from the moment he first stepped onto the National Sports Center turf.