Cole Campbell shines with Elversberg in Bundesliga, credits mother for support
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 2:18 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 6:23 PMESPN Soccer — Bundesliga breakout star Campbell committed to U.S., eyes 1st call-up
- 2:18 PMYahoo Sports — Cole Campbell is the latest American soccer star making waves in Europe and he credits his mom
"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.
"The breakout American star of the soccer season so far in Germany, Cole Campbell, has affirmed his commitment to the U.S. as he pushes for a first senior call-up.
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External links- ESPN SoccerSep 16, 2026, 6:23 PMBundesliga breakout star Campbell committed to U.S., eyes 1st call-up
The breakout American star of the soccer season so far in Germany, Cole Campbell, has affirmed his commitment to the U.S. as he pushes for a first senior call-up.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 2:18 PMCole Campbell is the latest American soccer star making waves in Europe and he credits his mom
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.
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