Sean Johnson is a United States goalkeeper currently listed with DC United in Major League Soccer.
Sean Johnson MLS Profile
- Club: DC United
- Position: Goalkeeper
- Nationality: United States
- Born: May 31, 1989
- Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
- Weight: 214 lbs
About Sean Johnson
Sean Everet Johnson (born May 31, 1989) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Major League Soccer club Toronto FC and the United States national team.
College and amateur
Sean Johnson in 2011
Johnson played college soccer at the University of Central Florida, where he earned Member of the C-USA Commissioner's Honor Roll and was named Team MVP in 2008. He left college early to enter the 2010 MLS SuperDraft as a Generation Adidas player.
During his college years Johnson also played one season with Atlanta Blackhawks in the USL Premier Development League.
Professional
Johnson was drafted in the fourth round (51st overall) of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft by Chicago Fire. He was the last Generation Adidas player selected in that draft. He made his MLS debut on August 1, 2010 during a 3-2 victory over Los Angeles Galaxy after earning the starting spot against Andrew Dykstra. In his rookie season, he earned back to back "Save of the Week" honors. In 2013, he was named the Chicago Fire's Defender of the Year. He had an 11–9–7 record with the Fire, including with 6 clean sheets.
On December 11, 2016 Atlanta United acquired Johnson from the Chicago Fire for general allocation money. Later that day New York City acquired Johnson from Atlanta United in exchange for general allocation money and target allocation money.
International
Johnson holds United States and Jamaican citizenships. He had brief tryouts with the Jamaican under-17 team in 2005 and under-20 team in 2008.
Johnson was selected to the United States men's national under-20 team in 2009. He appeared in one match in the 2009 CONCACAF U-20 Championship and later took part in three friendly matches. He also participated in the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup as an unused subs
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