Katie Johnson (footballer) explained

Katie Johnson
Fullname:Katlyn Alicia Johnson Carreón[1]
Birth Date:14 September 1994
Birth Place:Monrovia, California, U.S.
Height:1.75 m
Position:Attacking midfielder
Currentclub:Angel City
Clubnumber:33
Collegeyears1:2012–2016
College1:USC Trojans
Collegecaps1:83
Collegegoals1:24
Years1:2017
Clubs1:Seattle Reign
Caps1:23
Goals1:4
Years2:2018
Clubs2:Sky Blue FC
Caps2:19
Goals2:4
Years3:2019–2021
Clubs3:Chicago Red Stars
Caps3:47
Goals3:3
Years4:2022
Clubs4:San Diego Wave
Caps4:15
Goals4:0
Years5:2023–
Clubs5:Angel City
Caps5:23
Goals5:3
Nationalyears1:2015–
Nationalteam1:Mexico
Nationalcaps1:23
Nationalgoals1:8
Club-Update:12 May 2024.
Nationalteam-Update:9 October 2018.

Katlyn Alicia Johnson Carreón (born 14 September 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for National Women's Soccer League club Angel City FC. Born in the United States, she represents the Mexico women's national team.

Early life

Born and raised in Monrovia, California, a suburb of Los Angeles, Johnson is the daughter of an American father, Dennis Johnson, and a Mexican mother, Esther Carreón. Her sister, Isabelle, also played collegiate soccer for the University of Southern California.[2]

Johnson attended Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy in La Canada, California and was a high school All-American soccer player. She scored 57 goals during her high school career.[2]

Collegiate career

Johnson played forward for the USC Trojans women's soccer team in the 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2016 seasons. She was injured and did not play in the 2015 season. During her four seasons she appeared in 83 games and scored 24 goals and had 6 assists.[3] She was named the Most Outstanding Player on Offense in the 2016 College Cup, scoring the only goal in the semi-final and two goals in the final to lead USC to its second national championship in women's soccer.[4]

Club career

Seattle Reign, 2017

On 12 January 2017, Johnson was selected by Seattle Reign FC as the 16th overall selection in the 2017 NWSL College Draft.[5] She made her debut for the club in a match against the Houston Dash on 22 April 2017 and scored her first goal helping the Reign win 5–1.[6] Mostly coming off the bench as a substitute she finished the season with four goals and two assists.

Sky Blue, 2018

In January 2018, Johnson was traded to Sky Blue FC.[7] She was named Player of the Week for Week 21 of the 2018 NWSL season after scoring 2 goals in Sky Blue's 2–2 draw against the Utah Royals.[8]

Chicago Red Stars, 2019–2021

In January 2019, the Chicago Red Stars announced they had acquired Johnson from Sky Blue FC in exchange for the sixth overall pick and highest second-round pick in the 2020 NWSL College Draft.[9] Johnson had her first appearance for the Red Stars as a substitute for Sam Kerr in the 46th minute of a 2–1 loss to the Portland Thorns in the 2019 Thorns Spring Invitational preseason tournament[10]

San Diego Wave FC, 2022

In December 2021, San Diego Wave FC announced it has acquired the rights to Mexican international Johnson, fellow Southern California native Makenzy Doniak and Kelsey Turnbow in a trade with the Chicago Red Stars. In exchange, the Red Stars received roster protection in the 2022 NWSL Expansion Draft plus allocation money. In November 2022 the team announced her contract would not be renewed. [11]

Angel City FC, 2023–present

In January 2023, Johnson was signed by Angel City FC on a two-year contract.[12] Her first appearance was in Angel City's season opener which was also her 100th NWSL game.[13] Johnson came off the bench to score her first goal for Angel City on April 2, 2023, a last minute match-winner against Orlando Pride in a 1–2 victory.[14] Johnson made 18 regular season appearances and scored 3 goals during her first season with Angel City.[15]

International career

Through birth and descent, Johnson was eligible to play for either the United States or Mexico national teams, ultimately choosing to represent the latter at the senior level. She made her debut on 9 December 2015 in a 0–3 loss against Canada at the International Women's Football Tournament of Natal of that year.

Shortly after, Johnson appeared in two matches and scored one goal for the Mexico national team in the 2016 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Championship. Mexico did not qualify to play in the Olympics.[16] She scored the lone Mexican goal in Mexico's 4–1 friendly loss to the United States on 5 April 2018.

Johnson scored three goals at the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games helping Mexico win the gold medal.[17]

Career statistics

Club

Club! rowspan="2"
SeasonLeagueCupPlayoffsOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Seattle Reign FC2017NWSL234234
Sky Blue FC2018194194
Chicago Red Stars201918110191
20208080
20212314131303
Total41212141574
San Diego Wave FC2022NWSL1504000190
Angel City FC2023183601010263
202450100060
Career total12113231511015015

International goals

Scores and results list Mexico's goal tally first

No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
16 December 2015 2015 International Tournament of Natal
10 February 2016 2016 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying
4 February 2017 Friendly match
5 April 2018 Friendly match
20 July 2018 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games
24 July 2018 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games
30 July 2018 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games
7 October 2018 Sahlen's Stadium, CaryCONCACAF Women's Championship

Honors

USC Trojans

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: La SNM Femenil inicia su preparación rumbo al Campeonato Preolímpico . The Mexican Women's National Team begins its preparation for the Olympic Qualifying Championship . Communication . . 23 November 2015 . es . 23 January 2017.
  2. Web site: Katie Johnson Bio – University of Southern California Official Athletic Site . https://web.archive.org/web/20170629101223/http://www.usctrojans.com/sports/w-soccer/mtt/katie_johnson_801615.html . 29 June 2017 .
  3. Web site: University of Southern California Official Athletic Site – Women's Soccer . https://web.archive.org/web/20170627195400/http://www.usctrojans.com/sports/w-soccer/archive/usc-w-soccer-archive.html . 27 June 2017 .
  4. Web site: USC women win second soccer title, beat WVU . 5 December 2016 .
  5. Web site: 2017 NWSL Draft results – Equalizer Soccer . 12 January 2017 .
  6. Web site: Cristobal . Jacob . Seattle Reign FC put five on it against the Houston Dash . Sounder at Heart . 23 April 2017 . 22 April 2017.
  7. Web site: Rebekah Stott and Katie Johnson Acquired from Seattle Reign FC | Sky Blue FC . https://web.archive.org/web/20180802223522/http://www.skybluefc.com/sky-blue-fc-acquires-rebekah-stott-and-katie-johnson-from-seattle-reign-fc/ . 2 August 2018 .
  8. Web site: Player of the Week: Katie Johnson . 21 August 2018 . 21 August 2018.
  9. Web site: Azar . Joe . Chicago Red Stars Acquire Katie Johnson . https://web.archive.org/web/20190416193500/http://chicagoredstars.com/chicago-red-stars-acquire-katie-johnson/ . dead . 16 April 2019 . Chicago Red Stars . 16 April 2019 . 9 January 2019.
  10. Web site: Red Stars kickoff Thorns Invitational against Portland . 16 April 2019 . 20 March 2019 . 1 October 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201001154327/https://chicagoredstars.com/red-stars-kickoff-thorns-invitational-against-portland/ . dead.
  11. Web site: SAN DIEGO WAVE FC ANNOUNCES INITIAL ROSTER DECISIONS AHEAD OF 2023 NWSL SEASON . 15 November 2022.
  12. Web site: Angel City Signs Midfielder/Forward Katie Johnson . 25 January 2023.
  13. Web site: Recap: Angel City 1, NJ/NY Gotham FC 2 . 26 March 2023.
  14. Web site: Press . The Associated . 2023-04-03 . Katie Johnson's header lifts Angel City FC to victory on final play . 2024-03-13 . Daily News . en-US.
  15. Web site: National Women's Soccer League Official Site NWSL . 2024-03-13 . www.nwslsoccer.com.
  16. Web site: Olympic Qualifying – Women . https://web.archive.org/web/20161114223253/http://www.concacaf.com/category/olympics-qualifying-women/schedule-results . 14 November 2016 .
  17. Web site: Mexico – K. Johnson – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway .