Cole Campbell Is the Latest American Soccer Star Making Waves in Europe and He Credits His Mom
The 20-year-old joined Elversberg in July as its record signing and scored on his first league start in a win over Bayer Leverkusen.
- Cole Campbell, the 20-year-old forward, is "praying" for his first call-up to the U.S. national team while performing in the German Bundesliga, calling it a "dream come true" to represent his country.
- After his career stalled at Borussia Dortmund, Campbell joined German Bundesliga newcomer Elversberg as a record signing in July, scoring immediately on his first league start in an upset win over Bayer Leverkusen.
- Rakel Karvelsson, a former professional player in the WUSA and for Iceland, helps Campbell develop his game as a "soccer mom." She played for the University of North Carolina and the pair still trains together.
- Having played for Iceland's Under-17 team, Campbell switched his international allegiance to the U.S. in 2024 and has maintained contact with coaching staff for two years alongside former Dortmund teammate Gio Reyna.
- Campbell's next opportunity to impress national team scouts arrives Sunday when Elversberg faces fellow promoted team Schalke in the German Bundesliga, offering another platform for his breakout season.
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Cole Campbell is the latest American soccer star making waves in Europ
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — The breakout American star of the soccer season so far in Germany, Cole Campbell, has help from an experienced training partner — his mom. Rakel Karvelsson was a pro player in the U.S.
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Cole Campbell is the latest American soccer star making waves in Europe and he credits his mom
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — The breakout American star of the soccer season so far in Germany, Cole Campbell, has help from an experienced training partner
Cole Campbell is the latest American soccer star making waves in Europe and he credits his mom – WTOP News
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — The breakout American star of the soccer season so far in Germany, Cole Campbell, has help from an experienced training partner
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