Jane Campbell

Carolyn Jane Campbell, born on February 17, 1995, in Kennesaw, Georgia, embarked on her soccer journey playing for local clubs like North Atlanta Soccer Association and Concorde Fire South. Her early career saw her achieve significant success, including winning the under-16 state championship with Concorde Fire South and an under-14 state title with North Atlanta Soccer Association. She attended Darlington School, a college-preparatory school, where she was recognized as an NSCAA All-American in 2011. Campbell continued her academic and athletic pursuits at Stanford University from 2013 to 2017, balancing her psychology studies with her role as the starting goalkeeper for the Stanford Cardinal from her freshman year. During her collegiate tenure, Stanford reached the NCAA Women’s College Cup semifinal in her sophomore year, and Campbell concluded her collegiate career with 35 shutouts, a program record.

Campbell’s professional career began when she was drafted 15th overall by the Houston Dash in the 2017 NWSL College Draft. She quickly established herself as the club’s starting goalkeeper. Her dedication and skill were recognized with a nomination for the 2017 NWSL Rookie of the Year. Her performance continued to improve, culminating in a standout 2023 season where she played every minute for the Houston Dash, recorded eight shutouts in 22 regular season games, and led the league in saves. This impressive season earned her the prestigious NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year award and a spot on the NWSL Best XI. In June 2024, Campbell signed a contract extension with the Houston Dash through the 2027 season, with an option for 2028, solidifying her commitment to the club.

Internationally, Campbell first received a call-up to the U.S. Women’s National Team in January 2013 at the age of 17, becoming the youngest goalkeeper to attend a senior WNT camp. She made her senior international debut in April 2017 against Russia and achieved her first career shutout in a 6-0 victory over Colombia in January 2021. Campbell was a member of two U.S. Youth World Cup teams, starting all three games at the 2012 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. She earned a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and was named an alternate for the 2024 Paris Olympics team. Her international accolades also include winning the 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup and the 2024 SheBelieves Cup.