News! Former Metfone C-League champions Phnom Penh Crown FC has announced the first of what is expected to be a host of new signings for the upcoming league season. The club announced yesterday that American defender Jonny Campbell had put pen to paper ahead of the impending 2018 C-League season. ... The centre-back most recently turned out for with lower league Thai outfit Chachoengsao FC in 2017. Before his time in Asia, he had spells at Miami City, Charlotte Independence and Philadelphia Fury. http://www.khmertimeskh.com/50101149/crown-sign-campbell-signings-expected/ Announcement from the club: https://www.facebook.com/PhnomPenhCrownFC/posts/1889492324411616 He scored in a recent friendly for his new club -- believe it's the second goal here. (The first one is a cracker, though.) https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1889858314375017 A '91 from Tennessee who played at ETSU. http://www.etsubucs.com/msoccer/roster/2012-13/6187/jonny-campbell/ Here's a story on his Thailand ties: Since he graduated from ETSU in 2013, soccer has taken Campbell to cities such as Philadelphia, Orlando, Charlotte, Miami and Seattle. A friend in Seattle who had played in Thailand before asked Campbell if he'd be interested in playing there. http://www.johnsoncitypress.com/Sports/2016/08/03/Soccer-takes-Campbell-to-Thailand And his U.S. career: “This has definitely been a journey, to say the least,” said Campbell, who signed as a center back. “It’s always been a grind. But that’s how it is. You have to keep faith in yourself and keep moving forward. I’m very grateful to get this opportunity.” http://www.johnsoncitypress.com/Spo...uc-Campbell-signs-to-play-professional-soccer
He has moved over to Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC in Cambodia. Twitter: @jonnycampbell99 1083382394332209153 is not a valid tweet id
His hometown paper did a piece on him in March as the pandemic grew: https://www.johnsoncitypress.com/sp...cle_03d2311b-815e-5f38-bcda-091bb65d3e4c.html
Yanks Abroad Jonny Campbell is on the move as he has left Cambodia's Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC and signed with United City Football Club in the Philippines Football League The 29-year-old will be making a step up as he will not only be looking to help the team retain its league title, he'll also be playing in the AFC Champions League . #YanksAbroad
https://www.facebook.com/unitedcityfootballclub/photos/a.124655385985695/252640313187201/?type=3 Jonny, a 29-year-old Center Back born in Johnson City, Tennessee, started his youth career at East Tennessee Soccer Federation with FC Alliance before playing NCAA-I college soccer for East Tennessee State University. His pro debut came in 2014 with the Philadelphia Fury before he pursued his career in Asia playing for Chachoengsao FC and Phnom Penh Crown in 2018. In 2020, Johnny impressed in his matches against Ceres Negros in the AFC Cup which leads to our interest in bringing him to our Club. https://www.the-afc.com/competition...ippines-united-city-snap-up-jonathan-campbell Philippines’ United City snap up Jonathan Campbell United City’s decision to sign 19-year-old Campbell comes after his impressive display during the club's 4-0 win over Cambodia's Svay Rieng in the 2020 AFC Cup. With the 2021 AFC Champions League expanded to 40 teams, United City FC will appear in the group stage for the first time with the Philippines champions having Japan's Kawasaki Frontale, Beijing FC of China PR and a playoff winner for company in Group I. “Extremely happy to announce that I’ve signed with United City football club in the Philippines,” said Campbell. “Looking forward to meeting my new football family and the many exciting challenges ahead, AFC Champions League and the Philippines Football League. A massive thank you to United City and everyone who supports me.” Campbell, who is originally from Johnson City, Tennessee, started his playing career with FC Alliance in the Tennessee Soccer Federation. He later played NCAA-I college soccer for East Tennessee State University. Campbell’s professional career began in 2014 after he signed a deal with Philadelphia Fury, a club that competes in both the National Independent Soccer Association and American Soccer League. In the United States, he also had stints with Charlotte Independence and FC Miami City. Campbell brought his football skills to Asia, first with Chachoengsao Hi-Tek FC in the Thai League 3 and later with Phnom Penh Crown FC in the Cambodian League (2018). He joined PKR Svay Rieng FC in 2019. Campbell was a key member of the championship-winning team that year. At United FC he will be joining a team that include Fil Euro veterans that have experience playing in the Bundesliga and the Swedish Allsvenkan. N.B. The TC should change the title of this thread to reflect his new team.
Here's some more coverage from his hometown paper: “I’m so thankful and fortunate to be living like this. It’s truly a blessing from God and I’m happy that I can represent my family name, my city, my state and my country outside of the USA. It’s a true honor and I’m super happy that I’ve been given this responsibility. I hope that in my four years in Southeast Asia I’ve inspired a lot of people to not only follow their dreams, but to also treat everyone with kindness and respect as my grandmother and father always taught me to do throughout my life.” https://www.johnsoncitypress.com/sp...cle_0d44b14e-8d7a-11eb-aa45-37e95052aa9d.html
Moved to Vietnam: Jonny Campbell · I’m very happy to join Ho Chi Minh City FC for the upcoming 2023 V.League season. A massive thank you to the coaching staff and players for welcoming me from #JC99 #Football #NewChallenge #Vietnam #HoChiMinhCityFC #HCMCFC #VLeague IG: jonnycampbell99
Let's update the thread title, please: @bungadiri @dark knight @TheFalseNine Jonny Campbell in Vietnam
Starts: 🇻🇳 V. League 1🧐 31 yr old 🇺🇸 CB Jonny Campbell, & 25 yr old former 🇺🇸YNT forward Victor Mansaray both started today for HCMC FC in Vietnam's top tier pic.twitter.com/Jk0epP8YVl— 🇺🇸 ⚽ east (@eastdeflection) February 13, 2023
Looks like he is leaving Vietnam: Although not official yet. It is being reported in various media outlets that defender Jonny Campbell has played his last game for City. Since joining from Cambodian side Tiffy United & making his debut away to Nam Định, Johnny made 9 appearances totalling 792 minutes. pic.twitter.com/bO1x27Ll4l— Darren Smale (@darrensmale1966) June 1, 2023