Ethan Kohler


Ethan Kohler is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender or defensive midfielder for Major League Soccer club New England Revolution.

Club career

Kohler is a youth product of the San Jose Earthquakes academy, and began his senior career with their reserves in the MLS Next Pro in 2022. In July 2022, he committed to Stanford University for Division 1 soccer after achieving a 4.0 GPA. On January 26, 2023, he joined Oakland Roots where he signed his first professional contract. On June 17, he transferred to German club Werder Bremen where he was originally assigned to their youth sides.
On June 24, 2025, Kohler was loaned by SC Verl in 3. Liga.
On December 31, 2025, the New England Revolution announced the signing of Kohler on a contract until the 2028–29 season, with an option to extend for one more year.

International career

Kohler was born in the United States and is of German descent through his father, and Indonesian descent through his mother. He was called up to a training camp for the United States U14s in January 2019. He later was called to the United States men's U19s for a camp in April 2022.