Jane Campbell

Goalkeeper • Age 31 • #1

Carolyn Jane Campbell is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for the Houston Dash of the National Women's Soccer League and the United States national team.

272 Appearances

4 Trophies

3 Awards

Fun Facts about Jane

Quirky facts. Inspired by her game.

At 17, she became the youngest goalkeeper ever called up to the senior U.S. women's national team.

She won a bronze medal with the U.S. at the 2020 Summer Olympics, though she didn’t play in any matches.

In 2023, she played every minute of the season and was voted NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year.

She made 12 saves in a single game in May 2024, tying the NWSL single-game record.

Both of her parents were Navy fighter pilots and college athletes—her mom rowed crew at the Naval Academy, and her dad played hockey and rowed at Wesleyan.

She followed her grandfather and great-great-grandfather’s path to Stanford University.

She married retired professional football player Christine Nairn in December 2023.

She majored in Psychology at Stanford University.

She played tennis and basketball in high school.

She did ballet and jazz dance for eight years before choosing soccer at age 11.

Her favorite subject in school was math.

When she was younger, her favorite players were Hope Solo and Lionel Messi.

She was inspired by Briana Scurry’s 1999 World Cup heroics and Hope Solo’s dominance, she aspired to reach their level.

She studies opponents' goal-scoring patterns and replicates them in training to be mentally and physically prepared for matches.

She grew up seeing the Olympics as the pinnacle of sports, and winning a bronze medal in Tokyo was a dream come true.

On a good day, she estimates she can hit a goal kick around 60-65 yards.

She calls herself an avid coffee drinker.

She launched Ace of Spades Apparel, originally intended to be a sock brand, but pivoted to hoodies and shirts. The brand symbolizes self-confidence and perseverance, inspired by her soccer journey.

Jane Campbell is passionate about supporting veterans, particularly those affected by PTSD, and has dedicated efforts to raise awareness and funds for their treatment through initiatives like the Blue Angel Foundation.