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Cole Campbell shines with Elversberg in Bundesliga, credits mother for support

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 2:18 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Cole Campbell shines with Elversberg in Bundesliga, credits mother for support

Summary

Cole Campbell is making a name for himself in the Bundesliga playing for Elversberg. The 20-year-old winger recently scored in his first league start, contributing to a stunning upset victory over Bayer Leverkusen. Campbell's mother, Rakel Karvelsson, a former pro player, plays a significant role in his development. With a strong performance against top teams like Bayern Munich, he aims for a call-up to the U.S. national team as he prepares for a match against Schalke on Sunday.

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By the Numbers

•Campbell joined Elversberg as a record signing in July.
•Scored on his first league start against Bayer Leverkusen.
•Aims for a call-up to the U.S. national team.
•Mother Rakel Karvelsson was a pro player and international competitor.
•Elversberg lost to Bayern Munich 2-1 last week.

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2:18 PMYahoo Sports — Cole Campbell is the latest American soccer star making waves in Europe and he credits his mom

What they're saying

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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. and played internationally for Iceland. Two decades on, she's a “soccer mom” like few others, still helping Campbell develop his game as he makes waves in the German Bundesliga with seemingly fearless small-town team Elversberg.
— Yahoo Sportsby JAMES ELLINGWORTH

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