Callum Irving

Youth and college

Irving began playing soccer at the age of four and spent 10 years with Marpole SC. He also played for the Vancouver Selects for two seasons, and represented the British Columbia provincial team at U16 level. In 2007, he joined the Whitecaps FC Academy and appeared for Premier Development League side Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-23 in 2010 and 2011. Irving played four years of college soccer at the University of Kentucky between 2012 and 2015. In his 2014 season, Irving was named NSCAA Third Team All-America, NSCAA First Team All-Southeast Region, Conference USA Player of the Year, Defensive MVP, Golden Glove and First Team All-Conference USA. In his 2015 season, Irving was named NSCAA First Team All-America, NSCAA First Team All-Southeast Region and Conference USA Player of the Year, Conference USA Defensive MVP, Golden Glove, First Team All-Conference USA and set a Kentucky Wildcats record with 27 shut-outs.

Rio Grande Valley Toros

On January 13, 2016, Irving signed a contract with Major League Soccer ahead of the 2016 MLS SuperDraft, where he was expected to go early on in the draft. However, Irving wasn't selected by any MLS team over the four rounds. He signed with United Soccer League side Rio Grande Valley FC Toros on March 26. On May 29, Irving made his debut in a 1–1 draw against Saint Louis FC. He went on to make 14 appearances in his inaugural season, conceding nine goals and keeping eight shutouts.

Houston Dynamo (loan)…

Irving has been called for multiple camps with the Canadian U20 national team. In January 2016, Irving earned his first call up to the Canada national team for a friendly against the United States. He was an unused substitute as Canada suffered a 1–0 defeat. On January 22, 2017, he made his senior international debut in 4–2 win over Bermuda.

As of match played September 13, 2026

Born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Irving attended David Lloyd George Elementary School, Sir Wilfrid Laurier Elementary School and Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School.