Toronto FC sign former NYCFC G Sean Johnson

Field Level Media
28 Jan 2023, 03:19 GMT+10

Toronto FC announced the signing of U.S. men's national team goalkeeper Sean Johnson on Friday.

Johnson, 33, who won 2021 MLS Cup MVP honors with New York City FC, was signed through 2024 using targeted allocation money. Terms were not disclosed.

Johnson spent the past six seasons at NYCFC. He made the 2022 MLS All-Star Game and finished last season with a career-high 14 clean sheets in 34 starts.

"We would like to thank Sean for all the hard work and leadership he has given to this Club both on-and-off the field," NYCFC sporting director David Lee said. "Sean has been a leader and a fantastic professional since the day he arrived and ultimately played such an important part in winning the Club our first MLS Cup in 2021."

Johnson has 90 career shutouts in 355 starts over 13 MLS seasons with the Chicago Fire (2010-16) and NYCFC.

"Sean has established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in MLS, given his club and international career," Toronto FC head coach and sporting director Bob Bradley said. "Sean continues to demonstrate his elite shot-stopping ability, athleticism, and decision-making in important moments and the biggest games."

Johnson has earned 10 caps with the USMNT since 2013, posting five clean sheets. He served as a backup for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

He will be added to the Toronto roster pending receipt of his international transfer certificate. The Reds open the 2023 MLS season on Feb. 25 at D.C. United.

--Field Level Media

Watch latest videos

News RELEASES

Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Tennis Times.

More Information

25 ℃

Mostly Cloudy in Seletar

Sports

Section

Villanova star Maddy Siegrist declares for WNBA draft

Villanova star forward Maddy Siegrist announced Monday that she is declaring for the WNBA draft. Siegrist, a first-team All-American, was ...

Wazzu G TJ Bamba declares for NBA draft

Washington State guard TJ Bamba declared for the 2023 NBA Draft on Monday but won't hire an agent, keeping his ...

Virginia C Kadin Shedrick enters transfer portal

Virginia center Kadin Shedrick has entered the transfer portal, according to ESPN. He joins Cavaliers freshman Isaac Traudt in the ...

Missouri lands Colorado State transfer John Tonje

Coveted transfer John Tonje announced Monday that he has committed to Missouri. The 6-foot-5 guard played the past four seasons ...

Pitches in India suit me really well: Mumbai Indians' all-rounder Hayley Matthews after WPL title win

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 27 (ANI): Following her team's inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) title win, West Indies and Mumbai ...

WPL, Delhi Capitals will always have special place in my heart, will try harder next season: Pacer Shikha Pandey

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 27 (ANI): Delhi Capitals and Indian pacer Shikha Pandey said on Monday that her experience of ...

Lifestyle

Section