Samantha Johnson (soccer)
 Johnson with Chicago Red Stars in 2015 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Samantha Johnson | ||
| Date of birth | June 10, 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Palmdale, California, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team |
Melbourne Victory (on loan from Chicago Red Stars) | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2012 | USC Trojans | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014– | Chicago Red Stars | 47 | (0) |
| 2014 | → Sydney FC (loan) | 13 | (0) |
| 2016– | → Melbourne Victory (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 2008 | United States U17 | ||
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 22, 2016. | |||
Samantha Johnson (born June 10, 1991)[1] is an American professional soccer defender who currently plays for Australian W-League club Melbourne Victory on loan from National Women's Soccer League club Chicago Red Stars.
Club career
Chicago Red Stars (NWSL)
In March 2014, Johnson joined Chicago Red Stars in the National Women's Soccer League for their preseason, after attending their 2014 Open Tryouts.[2] Johnson played 12 games and tallied one assist, before suffering from facial lacerations in a game against the Western New York Flash on June 18. This ended the rookie's season.[3]
Loan to Sydney FC
In September 2014, it was announced that Johnson was to be loaned to Sydney FC in the W-League (Australia).[4]
Loan to Melbourne Victory
In October 2016, Johnson was loaned to Melbourne Victory for the 2016–17 W-League season.[5][6]
Personal life
Johnson has a sponsorship for headbands.[7]
References
- ↑ "Player Profile — Samantha Johnson". chicagoredstars.com. Retrieved April 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Red Stars Announce 2014 Preseason Roster".
- ↑ "Red Stars Downed 2–0 By WNY Flash".
- ↑ "Red Stars Loan Samantha Johnson To Sydney FC".
- ↑ "Melbourne Victory announce Henninger and Johnson as full squad is completed". The Women's Game. 21 October 2016.
- ↑ "Victory finalises W-League squad for 2016/17 season". Melbourne Victory. 21 October 2016.
- ↑ Chicago Red Stars vs. Western New York Flash – August 16, 2014. August 16, 2014 – via YouTube.
