While born in Bermuda, Russell attended Philadelphia Textile where he played on the men’s soccer team from 1973 to 1976. He was a four-time All American, second team as a freshman and first team each of his next three seasons. He is the school’s career leader in points (198), goals (71) and is second in career assists with 55.
He also led the 1974 National Collegiate Athletic Association post-season tournament with six goals and one assist for thirteen points.
He also earned one cap with the United States. national team NASL On January 12, 1977, the Portland Timbers of the North American Soccer League selected Russell with the first round (third pick) of the NASL draft. He never played for Portland and in 1978, the expansion Houston Hurricanes signed Russell.
He spent three seasons with the Hurricanes.
MISL When the Houston Summit entered Indoor Soccer League (MISL) in 1978, the team drew most of its roster from the NASL Hurricanes. The Summitt went to the MISL championship in the 1979-1980 season.
They fell to the New York Arrows, 7-4, with one Houston goal coming from Russell. He finished the season with twenty-six goals.
In 1980, he moved to the Philadelphia Fever for two seasons.
In 1982, he signed with the Saint Louis Steamers where he again spent two seasons. He also spent the 1983-1984 season with the Chicago Sting. Russell earned his one cap with the United States. national team in a 1-0 loss to Portugal on September 20, 1978.
He started, but came off for First Rate (at Lloyd's) Trost.
His father Earl is regarded as one of Bermuda"s best ever players.
