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Goalkeeper Sean Johnson signs 1 1/2-year contract with DC United

Sean Johnson, a backup U.S. goalkeeper at the 2022 World Cup, has signed a 1 1/2-year contract with Major League Soccer’s D.C. United that runs through June 2027

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Joins D.C. United Johnson joined D.C. United as a free agent and signed a one-and-a-half-year contract through June 2027, the club announced. "Sean is an experienced and proven goalkeeper who has co...

Impact Johnson has spent the past three seasons with Toronto FC after joining from New York City FC in January 2023, making 76 MLS appearances with 22 clean sheets and becoming the fourth player in league history to reach 100 regular-season clean sheets. Johnson made 31 league starts in the 2025 MLS season, recording seven clean sheets and 111 saves, which ranked fifth in MLS. Johnson previously spent six seasons with New York City FC, where he won the club's first MLS Cup in 2021, earned MLS Cup MVP honors, and totaled 206 appearances with 60 clean sheets across all competitions. Johnson also spent six seasons with the Chicago Fire, making 191 appearances with 41 clean sheets, and has earned 13 caps for the United States, including three Gold Cup tournaments.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto FC GM Jason Hernandez clears the decks, now has far larger blank canvas TORONTO - Having cleared the decks by declining 2026 contract options on veteran goalkeeper Sean Johnson and seven others, Toronto FC genera...

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

Toronto FC decline Sean Johnson's contract option: Year-end roster decisions | MLSSoccer.com Toronto FC could have a new starting goalkeeper next year, announcing Friday they have declined Sean Johnson's 2026 contract option.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Season high saves in win Johnson had eight saves on 31 shot attempts (10 on goal) and gave up two goals in Saturday's 4-2 win over Orlando.

Impact Johnson was busy on Saturday notching a season high in saves with eight. Orlando's fast paced attack was applying constant pressure but Johnson stood strong. Johnson's up and down season comes to an end with with seven clean sheets, and will look for more consistency next year.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Penalty save in loss Johnson made five saves, including a penalty stop, while allowing two goals in Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Johnson marked his first penalty save of the season and delivered a strong performance, making it his third straight match with at least four saves while continuing to be an important player for the team. He'll next face Orlando on Oct. 18, a side that ranks as the fourth-highest scoring team in the league.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Ebobisse and Frankie Amaya each score as LAFC beats Toronto 2-0 for 6th straight victory

Jeremy Ebobisse scored in the 13th minute, substitute Frankie Amaya added a second-half goal, and LAFC beat Toronto 2-0 for its sixth straight victory

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Concedes twice Johnson registered four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Chicago Fire.

Impact Johnson did make four saves to do his part in giving Toronto a point, though the team has been eliminated from playoff contention. He'll try to close the season strong but has a tough matchup against LAFC. LAFC has scored 60 times in 30 MLS matches.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Djordje Mihailovic scores late in stoppage time to rally Toronto to 2-2 draw with Fire

Djordje Mihailovic scored in the 10th minute of second-half stoppage time to rally Toronto FC to a 2-2 draw with the Chicago Fire

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Makes five saves in draw Johnson made five saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Inter Miami.

Impact Johnson returned to the team after being benched during the past two outings and had a man-of-the-match performance against Miami's potent offense. The goalkeeper couldn't do much when Tadeo Allende appeared unmarked inside the six-yard box to head home a cross from the left, but other than that he was just perfect even against MVP favorite Lionel Messi. If Toronto is already out of contention for a playoff spot, it was much more due to a lack of offense than poor goalkeeper as Toronto scored multiple goals just five times and was scoreless in 10 of 31 games.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Djordje Mihailovic scores in 60th and Toronto plays to 7th straight draw, a 1-1 tie with Miami

Djordje Mihailovic scored in the 60th minute and Toronto FC played to its seventh straight draw, a 1-1 tie with Inter Miami

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Toronto FC 1-1 Inter Miami: Visitors' Supporters' Shield hopes damaged by Johnson Sean Johnson put in a strong performance in the Toronto FC goal as they managed to hold Inter Miami to a 1-1 draw at BMO Field.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Concedes once in draw Johnson recorded one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus CF Montreal.

Impact Johnson faced little pressure as he allowed one goal while making one save against Montreal. The goalkeeper has now allowed one goal or fewer in three consecutive games. Next, he'll face off against New England, a team with 36 goals in 28 games.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Osorio scores a goal for Toronto in 1-1 tie with Montreal

Jonathan Osorio scored a goal Toronto FC in the 89th minute of a 1-1 tie with CF Montreal

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Clean sheet against Atlanta Johnson registered one save and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Atlanta United.

Impact Johnson took to net Sunday with little to worry about, only facing one shot on target, which he saved for a clean sheet. This is his first clean sheet in three appearances, with it being his seventh this campaign. He will now look to make it two striaght when facing Montreal on Saturday.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Hibbert, Atlanta United play Toronto FC to scoreless draw Goalkeeper Jayden Hibbert made two saves in his second career MLS start, as Atlanta United tied visiting Toronto FC 0-0 on Sunday.Sean Johns...

AUGUST 25, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Jayden Hibbert has 1st MLS shut out in 2nd career start for Atlanta in 0-0 tie with Toronto

Jayden Hibbert made his second career start in MLS and had his first shut for Atlanta United in a 0-0 tie with Toronto FC

AUGUST 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Concedes once Saturday Johnson made six saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Columbus Crew.

Impact Johnson conceded an early goal to Diego Rossi Saturday, but was excellent throughout the rest of the match. He made six saves, his second most in a match this season, in his return following a concussion. He faces a more favorable matchup Sunday at Atlanta United, a side which has scored 31 goals across 26 matches this season.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jules-Anthony Vilsaint scores for Toronto in 1-1 tie with Crew

Jules-Anthony Vilsaint scored his first goal of the season and Sean Johnson had six saves for Toronto FC in a 1-1 tie with the Columbus Crew

AUGUST 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Available again Johnson (concussion) is fit for Saturday's match against Columbus, according to John Molinaro of TFC Republic.

Impact Johnson was back in training this week and has one-upped that by now being deemed fit for Saturday's match. This is good news for the club, as he is their regular starter in the net. He should reclaim that spot immediately on Saturday and remain in that spot unless another injury arises.

AUGUST 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto hosts the Columbus Crew in Eastern Conference action

The Columbus Crew visit Toronto in Eastern Conference action

AUGUST 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Trains Thursday Johnson (concussion) is back in training Thursday, according to John Molinaro of TFC Republic.

Impact Johnson missed out last week due to concussion protocol, but appears to be on the mend this week, as the goalie was able to return to training Thursday. That said, if he can continue to train, he could possibly feature against Columbus on Saturday. He is their starter, so he will hope to be an option, with Luke Gavran as his backup.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto FC goalkeeper Sean Johnson sidelined as he goes through concussion protocol TORONTO - Toronto FC will be without goalkeeper Sean Johnson when it visits the league-leading Philadelphia Union on Saturday.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

Out due to concussion protocol Johnson is out for Saturday's match against Philadelphia on Saturday due to concussion protocol, according to manager Robin Fraser, per John Molinaro of TFC Republic.

Impact Johnson will be sidelined for at least a week after taking a knock to the head last week, with the goalie currently being put through concussion protocol. This seems to be minor and will likely only leave him out for a week, set to play next week against Columbus on Aug. 16. This will force a change for the time being, with Luka Gavran as a possible replacement.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in loss Johnson recorded two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Charlotte FC.

Impact Johnson made a key diving save in the 84th minute to deny Pep Biel and kept the match at 2-0 at full time, despite facing eight total shots and three on target. He entered this match with six clean sheets in 23 MLS starts this season and remains Toronto FC's clear first choice in goal. His composure under pressure stopped what looked like an expanding lead and gave his teammates a platform to stay in the fight. Johnson has now conceded 12 goals in his last five outings and will hope to find a seventh clean sheet against Philadelphia in their next MLS contest on Aug. 9.

JULY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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