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Cameron Harper (soccer)

Cameron Harper
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-11-19) November 19, 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Sacramento, California, United States
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1]
Position(s) Right-back, right-winger
Team 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 82 (9)
2021–New York Red Bulls II (loan) 9 (1)
International career
2020 United States U20 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 12, 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of January 16, 2021

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

Early life

Harper was born and raised in California to Scottish parents.[2]

Club career

Celtic

In September 2018, Harper signed with Scottish Premiership club Celtic after turning down a college scholarship from UCLA.[3] After 13 players were ruled out of the first-team squad due to COVID protocols, Harper made his professional debut, appearing as a starter in a 1–1 draw against Hibernian on January 11, 2021.[4]

New York Red Bulls

On March 5, 2021, it was announced that Harper joined Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls on a transfer from Celtic.[5] On April 25, 2021, he made his debut for New York, appearing as a second-half substitute in a 3–2 loss to the LA Galaxy.[6]

On May 10, 2022, Harper made his first appearance of the season for New York, providing an assist to Zach Ryan in a 3–0 victory over D.C. United as the club advanced to Round of 16 in the 2022 U.S. Open Cup.[7] A few days later, on May 14, Harper helped New York to a 1–1 draw on the road against Philadelphia Union, assisting Luquinhas on the equalizing goal.[8] Harper started his first match for the club on May 18, 2022, and scored his first professional goal in a 3–3 draw with Chicago Fire FC.[9] On July 24, 2022, Harper scored and assisted on the winning goal for New York in a 4–3 victory over Austin FC at Q2 Stadium.[10]

During the 2023 season, Harper became a regular starter for New York at right-back. On June 23, 2023, he scored his first goal of the season in a 2–2 draw with Charlotte FC.[11] During the 2024 season, new coach Sandro Schwarz played Harper mostly as a right-winger. On May 11, 2024, he scored his first goal of the season in a 4–2 victory over New England Revolution.[12] A few days later, on 15 May, Harper scored the winning goal for New York in a 4–1 victory over Atlantic Cup rivals D.C. United.[13]

International career

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 decided to represent the United States.[14]

Career statistics

Club

As of December 7, 2024[15]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup/Playoffs Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Celtic 2020–21 Scottish Premiership 1 0 1 0
New York Red Bulls 2021 MLS 7 0 7 0
2022 MLS 17 2 3 0 20 2
2023 MLS 31 2 2 0 3 0 4[a] 0 40 2
2024 MLS 27 5 5 0 32 5
Total 82 9 5 0 8 0 0 0 4 0 99 9
New York Red Bulls II (loan) 2021 USL 7 1 7 1
2022 USL 2 0 2 0
Total 9 1 9 1
Career total 92 10 5 0 8 0 0 0 4 0 109 10
  1. ^ Appearances in Leagues Cup

References

  1. ^ "Cameron Harper". New York Red Bulls. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  2. ^ "Get to Know: Cameron Harper". newyorkredbulls.com. March 5, 2021. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
  3. ^ "Celtic's American Bhoy: Cameron Harper". onegoal.us.
  4. ^ "USMNT U-20 Cameron Harper Makes Debut for Celtic FC". starsandstripesfc.com.
  5. ^ "New York Red Bulls Sign Under-20 USMNT Winger Cameron Harper". New York Red Bulls. March 5, 2021. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  6. ^ Liljenwall, Ari (April 25, 2021). "Recap: LA Galaxy 3, New York Red Bulls 2". Major League Soccer. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  7. ^ "Red Bulls Roll to 3-0 Victory, Advance to Open Cup Round of 16". www.newyorkredbulls.com.
  8. ^ "Down to Ten Men, Red Bulls Fight Back for Draw at Philadelphia". www.newyorkredbulls.com.
  9. ^ "All Square After a Wild Match at Red Bull Arena". www.newyorkredbulls.com.
  10. ^ "Young Red Bulls shock Western Conference giant Austin FC: "This roster is ready"". mlssoccer.com. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  11. ^ "Red Bulls Battle Back, Earn Hard-Fought Draw Against Charlotte FC". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  12. ^ "Red Bulls Drop Four on New England in Victory". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  13. ^ "Red Bulls Defeat D.C. United, 4-1, at Audi Field". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  14. ^ "After deciding for the U.S., Celtic's Harper eager for strong U-20 start". americansoccernow.com.
  15. ^ Cameron Harper at Soccerway