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Goalkeeper

Sean Johnson

6'4"

Biography of USMNT soccer player Sean Johnson who plays his club soccer with Toronto FC in MLS.
Caps: 13 | Shutouts: 5

Sean Johnson emerged on the USMNT scene after winning the starting goalkeeper job with the Chicago Fire. Johnson joined the Fire through the 2010 SuperDraft, selected 51st overall and quickly making other clubs wonder why he wasn’t picked sooner. Johnson played 13 times in his rookie season, taking the starting job in 2011. Following the 2016 season, he joined NYCFC. Johnson won the 2021 MLS Cup MVP award, making two saves in the shootout. In Jan, 2023 he joined Toronto as a free agent.

At USMNT level, Johnson had appearances with the U-20 and U-23 teams before winning his first full USMNT cap on Jan 22, 2011. He is currently one of the regulars for camp call ups with the USMNT, as well as playing in the 2013 Gold Cup. That appearance cap-tied Johnson to the USMNT. He was also eligible to represent Jamaica’s National Team.

USMNT Experience

2023

Started against Colombia on Jan 28 and against Mexico on April 19. Started against Saint Kitts and Nevis in the Gold Cup on Jun 28. Named to the Copa America roster.

2022

Started against Uruguay on June 5. Named to the World Cup squad on Nov 9.

2020

Started against Costa Rica on Feb 1.

2019

Subbed on against Panama on Jan 27. Started against Ecuador on Mar 21. Named to the Gold Cup roster. Started against Panama on Jun 26.

2015

Subbed on for the second-half against Panama on Feb 8.

2014

Called into the January camp.

2013

Named to the Gold Cup squad and started the final group stage game.

2011

Won his first USMNT cap as a second-half sub against Chile on Jan 22.

Professional Experience

2024

Played in 25 games for Toronto, finishing 11th in the Eastern Conference.

2023

Joined Toronto in January, playing in 20 games and finishing 15th in the Eastern Conference.

2022

Played in all 34 regular season games for New York, finishing 3rd and advancing to the Eastern Conference final.

2021

Finished 4th with NYCFC and won MLS Cup. Named MVP of the final.

2020

Exited in the first round of the playoffs with NYCFC.

2019

Won the Eastern Conference, exiting the playoffs in the semifinals.

2018

3rd in the East and another trip to the semifinals.

2017

Finished 2nd in the Eastern Conference advancing to the semifinals.

2016

Another season in goal for a Fire team that once again fell short of the playoffs. Traded to NYCFC after the season ended in a deal that involved Atlanta United.

2015

Missed the playoffs with Chicago.

2014

A regular with the Fire.

2013

Played in 28 games.

2012

The regular in goal for Chicago with 31 starts.

2011

Stayed in the Fire starting lineup with 28 appearances.

2010

Drafted by Chicago in the 4th round of the SuperDraft. Played in 13 games his rookie season.

Sean Johnson News

USMNT 0 – Uruguay 1, 2024 Copa America

Panama 2 – USMNT 1, 2024 Copa America

USMNT 2 – Bolivia 0, 2024 Copa America

USMNT roster for 2024 Copa America

USMNT 1 – Brazil 1, international friendly

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