Campbell, the 18-year-old American phenom, has been called up to the Borussia Dortmund senior team for match vs Union Berlin

Article continues below

Article continues below

Article continues below

USYNT sensation Campbell called up to BVB senior teamBundesliga side in injury crisisBig opportunity for young AmericanWHAT HAPPENED?

Borussia Dortmund manager Nuri Sahin has called up 18-year-old American forward Cole Campbell for the Black and Yellow's Bundesliga match against Union Berlin Saturday. With both Karim Adeyemi and Julian Duranville sidelined, along with Gio Reyna, he was called upon to fill the attacking shoes on the bench.

Campbell has been with Dortmund since the summer of 2022, signing from Icelandic side Fimleikafeeag Hafnarfjardar.

Campbell is a recent commit, only joining the U.S. program in spring 2024. On his debut for the U.S., though, he scored twice as the U19 squad defeated England 3-2 in March.

AdvertisementGetty ImagesTHE BIGGER PICTURE

A highly rated dual-national, Campbell's commitment to the U.S. arrived after a conversation with former U.S. international Aron Johannsson early this year, where the ex-USMNT striker informed him that he should opt to represent the USA. GOAL explored Campbell and Johannsson's story.

On Saturday, the 18-year-old could become the latest American to represent the historic Bundesliga side, following in the footsteps of both Christian Pulisic and Gio Reyna. If he makes his debut, he'll be the third American teenager to represent them at age 18.

DID YOU KNOW?(C)Getty ImagesWHAT NEXT FOR CAMPBELL AND BVB?

The Black and Yellow clash with with Union Berlin at 9:30 am ET Saturday, with the match being streamed in the U.S. on ESPN+. Campbell will look to make his senior debut in the match.