Bundesliga side Werder Bremen has signed a promising young footballer from the United States.
Ethan Kohler, an 18-year-old player, has successfully made the move from Oakland Roots to Bremen.
SV Werder Bremen announced on Saturday noon, June 17 that they have acquired a young talent from America.
Ethan is famous to be an ambitious player who possesses excellent vision and a deep understanding of the game.
So far, the 18-year-old has shown impressive development and possesses the ability to play both as a center-back and a number six.
Clemens Fritz, who is the head of scouting and professional football, explained that they view Ethan mainly as a number six and aim to further his development with their team.
Fritz said: “Ethan is a very ambitious player, with a good vision and a good understanding of the game.
“He has developed well so far and can play as a center-back as well as a number six. We see him primarily as a number six and want to continue his development with us.”
According to the club, the 18-year-old, who most recently played for Oakland Roots in the USL Championship, will start training with the U23s before regularly practicing with the first team starting from July 5th.
Fritz suggested that he should also receive playing time in the upcoming friendly matches for the U23s.
He added: “Our objective is to utilize Ethan in both the U19 and U23 teams.”
Ethan Kohler has spent several weeks in Bremen and has expressed interest in transferring to SVW.
He is eagerly anticipating his time with the team and according to him, the transfer from America to the German club is a dream come true.
Ethan said: “Moving from America to Europe is a significant step for me, but I am excited about the challenge in Bremen.”
“Werder is a prominent club in Germany, and I am looking forward to being a part of it.”
The teenager seems to be on a similar path as his fellow countryman Josh Sargent, who also joined Bremen from IMG Academy in 2017.
The striker climbed up the ranks of Die Werdener’s youth system and eventually played 83 games for the first team.
During his time there, he scored 15 goals and provided nine assists. His impressive performance caught the attention of Premier League team Norwich City, who signed him in 2021.
Who is Ethan Kohler?
Ethan Kohler is a professional soccer player for Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga. He was born in California in May 2005.
Ethan Kohler’s professional career
Ethan has previously played for both the Oakland Roots and the San Jose Earthquakes in the MLS Next Pro league.
Before joining the Oakland Roots as a professional player, Ethan had already committed to playing soccer at Stanford University in the fall of 2023.
Currently, he is enrolled as a student at Laurel Springs Online High School and is expected to graduate in the early summer of 2023.
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