# Cameron Harper (soccer)

Cameron Harper (born November 19, 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a right-back for Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls.

## Early life

Harper was born and raised in California to Scottish parents.

## Club career
### Celtic

In September 2018, Harper signed with Scottish Premiership club Celtic after turning down a college scholarship from UCLA. 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.

### 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. 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.
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. 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. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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.

## 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.

## Career statistics
### Club

    As of December 7, 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | National Cup | National Cup | League Cup/Playoffs | League Cup/Playoffs | Continental | Continental | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | 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 | MLS | 7 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 0 |
| New York Red Bulls | 2022 | MLS | 17 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 2 |
| New York Red Bulls | 2023 | MLS | 31 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 4 | 0 | 40 | 2 |
| New York Red Bulls | 2024 | MLS | 27 | 5 | — | — | 5 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 32 | 5 |
| New York Red Bulls | Total | Total | 82 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 99 | 9 |
| New York Red Bulls II (loan) | 2021 | USL | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 1 |
| New York Red Bulls II (loan) | 2022 | USL | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0 |
| New York Red Bulls II (loan) | Total | Total | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 1 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 92 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 109 | 10 |
* ↑ Appearances in Leagues Cup