Cole Campbell
ELV
Left Winger
One-v-One Creator
Feb 20, 2006 (20)
Left
5'7"
150 lb
Could earn first cap
Campbell might be on the bench for Tuesday's friendly against Chile, who described his training absence as a load management issue with no specifics, according to Mauricio Pochettino, per Steven Goff of Yahoo Sports.
Analysis: Campbell scored on his league debut for Elversberg in the recent 3-2 win over Bayer Leverkusen, capitalizing on a defensive error and adding two more shots and a cross before being replaced in the 65th minute. A place on the bench against Chile could mark his first senior USMNT cap, capping a strong start to his time with Elversberg.
Scores once in opener
Campbell scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus Bayer Leverkusen. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 41st minute.
Analysis: Campbell marked his league debut for Elversberg by capitalizing on a Bayer Leverkusen defensive error to get on the scoresheet, his effort the second of two goals scored inside the opening nine minutes. He added two more shots and a cross before making way in the 65th minute.
Signs with Elversberg
Campbell has signed a four year contract with SV Elversberg through 2030, joining from Borussia Dortmund following a loan spell at TSG Hoffenheim, according to the club.
Analysis: Campbell made seven competitive appearances for Dortmund's first team, including in the Champions League, before spending the second half of last season on loan at Hoffenheim, where he made five Bundesliga appearances. Born in Houston with dual American and Icelandic citizenship, he began his career in Atlanta United's academy before moving to Iceland, where he debuted for FH Hafnarfjordur's first team at age 15. He has switched his international allegiance from Iceland to the United States, earning 12 caps across the US youth national teams including an appearance at the 2025 U20 World Cup. The move to Elversberg, who are preparing for life in the Bundesliga next season, gives Campbell a fresh opportunity to build on his development at a higher level of first team football.
Returns to Dortmund
Campbell will return to parent club Borussia Dortmund after Hoffenheim decided not to exercise their purchase option following his six-month loan spell, the club announced.
Analysis: Campbell joined in January but made minimal impact during his time in the Kraichgau, managing just 16 minutes of Bundesliga action off the bench across the second half of the season. Hoffenheim thanked Campbell for his efforts during the loan period and wished him well for the next chapter of his career, with the young attacker now heading back to Dortmund where his future will be determined ahead of the 2026/27 season.
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