Cameron Harper (soccer)

Cameron Harper (born November 19, 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a winger for Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls.

This article is about the American soccer player. For the Scottish footballer, see Cameron Harper (footballer).

Cameron Harper
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-11-19) November 19, 2001
Place of birth Sacramento, California, United States
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Winger
Club information
Current team
 New York Red Bulls
Number 17
Youth career
2015–2018 Pateadores SC
2018–2021 Celtic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021 Celtic 1 (0)
2021– New York Red Bulls 7 (0)
2021– → New York Red Bulls II (loan) 7 (1)
National team‡
2020 United States U20 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of November 3, 2021
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of January 16, 2021

Early life

Harper, was born and raised in California to Scottish parents.[1]

Professional

Celtic

In September 2018, Harper signed with Scottish Premiership club Celtic after turning down a college scholarship from UCLA.[2] After 13 players were ruled out of the first-team squad due to COVID protocols, Harper made his debut for Celtic, appearing as a starter in a 1–1 draw against Hibernian on January 11, 2021.[3]

New York Red Bulls

On March 5, 2021, it was announced that Harper had joined Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls on a transfer from Celtic.[4]

International

Harper is eligible to represent the United States and Scotland internationally. In 2019, he was invited to youth national team camps for both nations but ended up deciding to represent the United States.[5]

Career statistics

Club
As of June 8, 2021[6]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Celtic 2020–21 Scottish Premiership 100000000010
New York Red Bulls 2021 Major League Soccer 400000000040
Career total 500000000050

    References
    1. "Get to Know: Cameron Harper". newyorkredbulls.com. March 5, 2021. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
    2. "Celtic's American Bhoy: Cameron Harper". onegoal.us.
    3. "USMNT U-20 Cameron Harper Makes Debut for Celtic FC". starsandstripesfc.com.
    4. "New York Red Bulls Sign Under-20 USMNT Winger Cameron Harper". New York Red Bulls. March 5, 2021. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
    5. "After deciding for the U.S., Celtic's Harper eager for strong U-20 start". americansoccernow.com.
    6. Cameron Harper at Soccerway


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