Cameron Harper (soccer)

This article is about the American soccer player. For the Scottish footballer, see Cameron Harper (footballer).

Cameron Harper

Harper in 2025
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	94	(12)
2021–2022	→ New York Red Bulls II (loan)	9	(1)
International career
2020	United States U20	3	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of August 18, 2025

Cameron Harper (born November 19, 2001) is an American professional football player who plays as right-winger or 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]

Cameron Harper during New York Red Bulls vs Atlanta United on May 31, 2025

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

As of match played June 15, 2025 ^[15]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National cup [a]		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	Major League Soccer	7	0	—		—		—		—		7	0
	2022	Major League Soccer	17	2	3	0	—		—		—		20	2
	2023	Major League Soccer	31	2	2	0	3	0	—		4 [b]	0	40	2
	2024	Major League Soccer	27	5	—		5	0	—		—		32	5
	2025	Major League Soccer	12	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	13	3
	Total		94	12	6	0	8	0	0	0	4	0	112	12
New York Red Bulls II (loan)	2021	USL Championship	7	1	—		—		—		—		7	1
	2022	USL Championship	2	0	—		—		—		—		2	0
	Total		9	1	—		—		—		—		9	1
Career total			104	13	6	0	8	0	0	0	4	0	122	13

1. Includes U.S. Open Cup
2. 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

External links

• Cameron Harper at Major League Soccer