Jane Campbell (soccer) explained

Jane Campbell
Fullname:Carolyn Jane Campbell[1]
Birth Date:17 February 1995
Birth Place:Kennesaw, Georgia, United States
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Houston Dash
Clubnumber:1
Youthyears1:2008–2010
Youthclubs1:North Atlanta Soccer Association
Youthyears2:2011–2012
Youthclubs2:Concorde Fire South
Years1:2017–
Clubs1:Houston Dash
Caps1:151
Goals1:0
Nationalyears1:2008–2010
Nationalteam1:United States U15
Nationalyears2:2011–2012
Nationalteam2:United States U17
Nationalcaps2:8
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2013–2014
Nationalteam3:United States U20
Nationalcaps3:0
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2015–2018
Nationalteam4:United States U23
Nationalcaps4:1
Nationalgoals4:0
Nationalyears5:2017–
Nationalteam5:United States
Nationalcaps5:8
Nationalgoals5:0
Club-Update:13:35, October 16, 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:June 1, 2024
Collegeyears1:2013–2016
College1:Stanford Cardinal
Collegecaps1:84
Collegegoals1:0

Carolyn Jane Campbell (born February 17, 1995) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for the Houston Dash of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the United States national team.

Campbell played collegiately for the Stanford Cardinal before being drafted by the Dash in the 2017 NWSL College Draft. She was named NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year in 2023.

After representing the United States at the under-17 and under-23 level, Campbell was called into camp with the senior national team at age 17 in 2013 and debuted for the team in 2017. She won a bronze medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Early life

Campbell attended Darlington School, a college-preparatory school in Rome, Georgia. She was named NSCAA All-American in 2011. She was a member of the club Concord Fire South, and with this team won the under-16 state championship.

Campbell won the under-14 state title with the North Atlanta Soccer Association while playing with their under-12 through under-15 teams. She played for the Silver Backs under-10 and under-11 teams.

Campbell attended Stanford University from 2013 to 2017 where she studied psychology and played for the Stanford Cardinal.[2] She became the starting goalkeeper during her freshman year.[3] In her sophomore year, Stanford reached the semifinal game of the NCAA Women's College Cup.[4]

Club career

Houston Dash, 2017–

On January 12, 2017, Campbell was selected by the Houston Dash as the 15th pick in the 2017 NWSL College Draft.[5] A few months later, she was designated as an allocated player for the team.[6] Campbell was named a finalist for 2017 NWSL Rookie of the year.[7]

Campbell played every minute of the 2023 season, leading the league in saves and goals against average, and was voted NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year.[8]

On May 5, 2024, Campbell made a career-high 12 saves in a 1–1 draw to the league-leading Kansas City Current, which tied the NWSL single-game save record.[9]

On June 20, 2024, Campbell signed a contract extension with Houston through the 2027 season plus an option for 2028.[10]

International career

Campbell was a member of the US team that won the 2012 CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship in Guatemala and qualified for the Azerbaijan 2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. In Guatemala, Campbell started and played every minute of all five games; had all shutout games, and made one assist during the tournament on a goal by Andi Sullivan off a booming punt against Trinidad and Tobago women's national football team.[11]

Campbell is undefeated in her U-17 national team career with nine wins, 3 draws and no loss. Campbell first played for U-17 national team at the age of 15; and she attended United States women's national under-23 soccer team training camp in October 2011 as a 16-year-old.[12]

On January 22, 2013, Campbell was called to the national training camp for the first time by head coach Tom Sermanni, to train with the team who were training for a friendly match ahead of the 2013 Algarve Cup, becoming the youngest goalkeeper to be called up to the senior national team.[13] [14] She made her senior team debut in April 2017 in a friendly against Russia, coming on as a second-half substitute for Ashlyn Harris.

On August 23, 2018, she was named to the United States U-23 team for the 2018 Nordic tournament.[15]

Campbell was a member of the national team at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Although she did not appear in any games in Tokyo, she won a bronze medal as a member of the team.[16]

Campbell was named as an alternate to the national team for the 2024 Summer Olympics in France.[17]

Personal life

Campbell was on Headmaster's List in 2010 and was a member of the National Honor Society in 2012. Both of her parents are former Navy fighter pilots, and both parents were collegiate athletes. Her mother Chrystal rowed crew at the Naval Academy and her father Mike played hockey and rowed crew at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut. She followed the footsteps of her grandfather and great-great-grandfather to Stanford University in 2013.[18]

Campbell married retired professional women's soccer player Christine Nairn in December 2023.[19]

Career statistics

International

National Team Year Apps Goals
United States80
Total 8 0

Honors

United States

Houston Dash

Individual

2023[22]

2023[23]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jane Campbell . U.S.Soccer . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131005210657/http://www.ussoccer.com/Teams/U-20-WNT/C/Jane-Campbell.aspx . October 5, 2013.
  2. Web site: Q&A: With Jane Campbell . Stanford University . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131005224757/http://www.gostanford.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30600&ATCLID=208926060 . October 5, 2013.
  3. Web site: Freshman Lift Stanford . Stanford Athletics.
  4. Web site: Stanford Exits College Cup . Stanford Athletics.
  5. Web site: Roepken . Corey . Dash goalkeeper Jane Campbell makes U.S. national team debut . Houston Chronicle . April 11, 2017 . April 9, 2017.
  6. Web site: Verar . Bianca . NWSL announces two US allocations for Houston Dash . Vavel . April 11, 2017 . April 7, 2017.
  7. Web site: NWSL announces finalists for 2017 post season awards . July 16, 2018 . October 5, 2017.
  8. News: Houston Dash's Jane Campbell Wins NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year. 2023-11-08. Just Women's Sports. 2024-06-27.
  9. News: Houston Dash draw with Kansas City Current behind Jane Campbell's 12 saves, Amanda West's first goal. Montaño. Alvaro. 2024-05-05. Houston Chronicle. 2024-05-07. limited.
  10. Web site: June 20, 2024. Houston Dash Sign Goalkeeper Jane Campbell to Four-Year Contract Extension. June 20, 2024. Houston Dynamo FC.
  11. Web site: U.S. U17s prepare for World Cup qualifying . May 2, 2012 . ESPN . March 11, 2013.
  12. Web site: Future Game Changer: Jane Campbell . Sports Illustrated . July 5, 2012 . March 11, 2013.
  13. Web site: Sermanni Names 29-Player Training Camp Roster for First Matches of 2013 . U.S.Soccer . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130125050108/http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Womens-National-Team/2013/01/Sermanni-Names-29-Player-Training-Camp-Roster.aspx . January 25, 2013 . mdy-all.
  14. Web site: Future Olympians: Jane Campbell . Sports Illustrated . August 13, 2012.
  15. Web site: U-23 WNT HEADED TO NORWAY FOR 2018 NORDIC TOURNAMENT . August 23, 2018 . August 23, 2018.
  16. Web site: CAMPBELL Jane . August 5, 2021.
  17. News: Alex Morgan not selected to USWNT for Paris Olympics: Full roster for 2024 Games. Linehan. Meg. 2024-06-26. The Athletic. 2024-06-26.
  18. Web site: Jane Campbell Bio . Stanford University.
  19. Web site: Jane Campbell-Nairn Instagram . Instagram.
  20. Web site: March 11, 2024 . Horan the hero as USA down Brazil to win W Gold Cup crown. March 11, 2024. CONCACAF.com.
  21. Web site: 2024 Shebelieves Cup final USWNT vs Canada result . April 9, 2024 . U.S. Soccer .
  22. Web site: November 8, 2023 . Houston Dash Keeper Jane Campbell Named 2023 NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year . November 8, 2023 . National Women's Soccer League.
  23. News: November 6, 2023 . NWSL Announces Winners of 2023 Mastercard Best XI Awards . November 7, 2023.