Cameron Harper (soccer)

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.

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)[1]
Position(s) Right-back
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 34 (2)
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 May 6, 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of January 16, 2021

Early life

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

Professional

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 SC. [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]

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 decided to represent the United States.[11]

Career statistics

Club
As of May 9, 2023[12]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Celtic 2020–21 Scottish Premiership 10————10
New York Red Bulls 2021 Major League Soccer 70————70
2022 Major League Soccer 17230———202
2023 Major League Soccer 10010———110
Total 34240000000382
Career total 35240000000392

    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. "After deciding for the U.S., Celtic's Harper eager for strong U-20 start". americansoccernow.com.
    12. Cameron Harper at Soccerway


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