Why everyone is talking about women's soccer star Megan Campbell

Megan Campbell is no rookie. Now in her thirties, the Irish player is an example of seniority in the world of women's soccer. In recent years, she has stood out for her remarkably long throw-ins.

During a match against neighboring England, Megan Campbell registered a 38-meter throw-in.

The Irish defender was halfway between the midfield and the corner flag, yet she managed to send the ball into the opponent's area, much like a corner kick.

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Although the throw-in was rejected by England's defense, everyone in the stadium was shocked. There were more than 32,000 spectators who were at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

This is nothing new for Megan Campbell, as the Irish defender tends to do long balls during throw-ins. She has the best reach in the Women's Premier League.

But who is Megan Campbell? Let's take a look at some of her career highlights after playing 15 years in Europe's elite.

Born in the small Irish town of Drogheda on June 28, 1993, she is the granddaughter of the renowned Dubliners guitarist, Eamonn Campbell. She would get involved in various local clubs such as the Grove Rangers, the Boyne Rovers, and the Moneymore.

Campbell would later move to Dublin for her official debut in 2009 for St. Francis Ladies FC during the Women's Cup of the Irish Federation (FAI).

During her first seasons with the Irish team, Campbell would enjoy some time in the UEFA Women's Champions League before heading off to Raheny United in the 2011 transfer window.

Campbell enjoyed great success at Raheny United, winning her first league and cup titles in 2012. She was included in the 2012-2013 WNL Team of the Season.

After a great spell at Raheny United, Campbell packed her bags and ventured off to the United States, where she obtained a scholarship to study Social Sciences at Florida State University. She joined and continued playing for the Florida State Seminoles.

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During her university years, she became a crucial player for her team. The Seminoles achieved three consecutive Atlantic Conference titles (ACC). Furthermore, she scored an important goal during a vital penalty shootout against the Virginia Cavaliers.

After a very successful stint in college, many believed she would be part of the 2015 National Women Soccer League College Draft (NWSL), but she chose to finish her last year of studies.

After she finished her degree, she returned to Europe, where she joined Manchester City in the English Premier League. The Irish defender went on to win the treble with her new team and extended her contract for another year.

Tragedy struck during her prime when she suffered a significant ligament injury to her ACL during a Champions League fixture against LSK Kvinner FK (Norway). She was off the pitch for several months.

To make matters worse, after she recovered from her ACL injury, she suffered another injury to her foot tendons. Nevertheless, she renewed her contract in 2020 with Manchester City for what would be her last season.

In June 2021, Campbell would leave for Liverpool after five seasons in Manchester. Hampered by injuries, Campbell was looking for a new start, a new era.

After two years at Liverpool, Campbell would go on to sign a short-term contract with Everton in 2023 before moving over to London City Lionesses, where she still plays now.

Campbell has been a very important player for the Irish national team, virtually throughout all the categories. She played a crucial role in the 2010 Euros for the under-17 and under-19 squads, scoring two goals to knock out Germany.

After her great performances, she made her official debut for the Irish national team in 2011. Campbell has been involved in 47 official matches and has scored 4 goals.

As a veteran player, Megan Campbell continues to leave her legacy for new generations of female soccer players, while continuing to impress the world with her great ability (and strength) on throw-ins. Let us know what you think in the comments!

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