Lee Johnston (soccer)

Lee Johnston (born November 17, 1992) is an American soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for the Richmond Kickers in USL League One.

Lee Johnston
Personal information
Date of birth (1992-11-17) November 17, 1992
Place of birth Newberry, Florida, United States
Height 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Playing position(s) Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 Richmond Kickers
Number 20
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)

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 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
  1. "Lee Johnston Bio". pittsburghpanthers.com. Archived from the original on September 8, 2015.}}
  2. "Lee Johnston". wvusports.com. Archived from the original on September 8, 2015.
  3. "SAN ANTONIO FC SIGNS AUSTIN DUNKER AND LEE JOHNSTON". San Antonio FC. March 18, 2016.


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