Lee Johnston (soccer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | November 17, 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Newberry, Florida, United States | ||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2012 | Pittsburgh Panthers | 28 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | West Virginia Mountaineers | 29 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2018 | San Antonio FC | 2 | (0) |
| 2020 | Richmond Kickers | 0 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:01, October 21, 2017 (UTC) | |||
Lee Johnston (born November 17, 1992) is an American soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper.
Career[]
Lee Johnston played part of his youth soccer career for JBS FC under the guidance of Head Coach Jonathan Langer. He helped lead JBS FC to multiple tournament titles to include the Disney Soccer Showcase, Disney Presidents Day Cup, and the APC Cup. When Lee moved to Newberry, FL, he joined Leg-A-Z Soccer Academy in Gainesville, FL. Lee played Varsity soccer as a goalkeeper and also played baseball as a center fielder at Oak Hall High School in Gainesville. He played under Coach Basil Benjamin at Leg-A-Z and Oak Hall. At the time Johnston was regarded[by whom?] as one of the most sought after goalkeepers in the country.
College[]
Johnston played four years of college soccer, two years at both the University of Pittsburgh and two years at West Virginia University.[1][2]
Professional career[]
Johnston signed with San Antonio FC on March 18, 2016.[3]
Personal[]
Johnston is the grandson of former professional baseball player Joe Hicks.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b "Lee Johnston Bio". pittsburghpanthers.com. Archived from the original on September 8, 2015.
- ^ "Lee Johnston". wvusports.com. Archived from the original on September 8, 2015.
- ^ "SAN ANTONIO FC SIGNS AUSTIN DUNKER AND LEE JOHNSTON". San Antonio FC. March 18, 2016.
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