Sean Johnson (soccer)
Encyclopedia
Sean Johnson is an American
soccer player who currently plays for Chicago Fire in Major League 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
.
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. 3rd November 2011 it was announced that Manchester United have given USA and Chicago Fire goalkeeper Sean Johnson a trial which will begin at the end of the MLS season in December.
Johnson was a member of the 2009 United States Under-20 squad. He appeared in one match in the CONCACAF Under 20 final round along with three friendly matches. He is the holder of dual citizensip with United States and Jamaica. He had a brief tryout with the Jamaican Under 17 squad in 2005 and Under 20 squad in 2008.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soccer player who currently plays for Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
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College and Amateur
Johnson played college soccerCollege soccer
College soccer is a term used to describe association football played by teams who are operated by colleges and universities as opposed to a professional league operated for exclusively financial purposes...
at the University of Central Florida
University of Central Florida
The University of Central Florida, commonly referred to as UCF, is a metropolitan public research university located in Orlando, Florida, United States...
, 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
2010 MLS SuperDraft
The 2010 MLS SuperDraft was the eleventh annual SuperDraft presented by Major League Soccer. It was held on January 14, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the 2010 NSCAA Convention. The 2010 SuperDraft consisted of four rounds with sixteen selections each, for a total of 64 players...
as a Generation Adidas
Generation adidas
Generation adidas is a joint venture between Major League Soccer and U.S. Soccer aimed at raising the level of young soccer talent in the United States. The program, sponsored by adidas, encourages early entry of American players into MLS...
player.
During his college years Johnson also played one season with Atlanta Blackhawks in the USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
.
Professional
Johnson was drafted in the fourth round (51st overall) of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft2010 MLS SuperDraft
The 2010 MLS SuperDraft was the eleventh annual SuperDraft presented by Major League Soccer. It was held on January 14, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the 2010 NSCAA Convention. The 2010 SuperDraft consisted of four rounds with sixteen selections each, for a total of 64 players...
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
Los Angeles Galaxy
The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second...
after earning the starting spot against Andrew Dykstra
Andrew Dykstra
Andrew Dykstra is an American soccer player currently playing for Charleston Battery in the USL Professional Division.-College and amateur:...
. In his rookie season he earned back to back "Save of the Week" honors. 3rd November 2011 it was announced that Manchester United have given USA and Chicago Fire goalkeeper Sean Johnson a trial which will begin at the end of the MLS season in December.
International
Johnson earned his first senior cap for the United States when he entered as a halftime sub against Chile on 22 January 2011.Johnson was a member of the 2009 United States Under-20 squad. He appeared in one match in the CONCACAF Under 20 final round along with three friendly matches. He is the holder of dual citizensip with United States and Jamaica. He had a brief tryout with the Jamaican Under 17 squad in 2005 and Under 20 squad in 2008.