DECEMBER 1, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Sean Johnson savors "extremely special" NYCFC shootout win over New England ' MLSSoccer.com As critical as Sean Johnson's penalty save was on Tuesday night, he relished what came after even more.
NYC reaches Eastern Conference final after penalty shootout
Sean Johnson saved Adam Buksa’s attempt during a penalty shootout and all five of Johnson’s teammates scored as New York City FC advanced to its first Eastern Conference final foll...DECEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press
Keeps clean sheet in win Johnson made four saves and kept a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 Round One victory against Atlanta United.
Impact Johnson kept his 10th clean sheet of the season on Sunday -- the second of his career in the MLS Playoffs -- as his side downed Atlanta and advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals. He will be facing the Supporters' Shield winners New England, which scored an MLS-high 65 goals in the regular season.
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sean Johnson on today's win: "We proved that we're ready." ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Castellanos, Callens lift NYC FC past Atlanta United, 2-0
Golden Boot winner Valentín Castellanos and Alexander Callens scored less than four minutes apart early in the second half and New York City FC beat Atlanta United 2-0 on Sunday in...NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press
Richards, Busio enter US lineup for Cup qualifier at Jamaica
Defender Chris Richards and midfielder Gianluca Busio entered the U.S. lineup for a match at Jamaica as the Americans started their second-youngest lineup ever in a World Cup quali...NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • Associated Press
Steffen displaces Turner as top US keeper, starts at Jamaica
Zack Steffen has earned the No. 1 goalkeeper position on the U.S. national team and will start his third straight World Cup qualifier when the Americans play JamaicaNOVEMBER 15, 2021 • Associated Press
Defender Sands added to US roster for qualifier vs Jamaica
Defender James Sands of Major League Soccer’s New York City team has been added to the U.S. roster for Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier at JamaicaNOVEMBER 14, 2021 • Associated Press
Miles Robinson, Zimmerman paired in defense for US vs Mexico
Miles Robinson and Walker Zimmerman were paired in central defense in front of goalkeeper Zack Steffen for the United States’ World Cup qualifier against MexicoNOVEMBER 13, 2021 • Associated Press
Makes three saves in draw Johnson made three saves during Sunday's 1-1 draw to Philadelphia.
Impact Johnson was able to limit Philadelphia to just one goal even though they played without one man since Gedion Zelalem's red card in the 21st minute. He will look to keep the momentum when they face Atlanta in the quarterfinals on Nov 21.
NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Allows one goal against Miami Johnson made three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win against Miami.
Impact Johnson conceded one goal, which came in the second half to tie the game at 1-1 when Jorge Figal put away a loose ball in the box, but he also made a few saves to secure the win. Johnson has now made 83 saves, allowed 30 goals and has kept nine clean sheets through 28 starts this season. The club will have its regular season finale at home Sunday against Philadelphia.
NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Keeps clean sheet against Chicago Johnson made five saves and kept a clean sheet in Wednesday's 1-0 victory against the Fire.
Impact Johnson was excellent in goal on Wednesday as he kept his second consecutive clean sheet, and his third in his last five matches after keeping none during the entirety of September. He will want to do it again Saturday versus Inter Miami, which have scored an Eastern Conference-low 34 goals in 32 matches this season.
OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Keeps clean sheet in win Johnson made three saves and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 6-0 victory against D.C. United.
Impact Johnson and his side showed up emphatically on Saturday, destroying D.C. and setting themselves up nicely for a likely playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. He will be looking forward to Wednesday's clash against the 12th-placed Fire, which have scored 36 goals in 32 matches this season.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes goal against Atlanta Johnson made six saves but conceded a goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Atlanta United.
Impact Johnson was beaten by a Marcelino Moreno strike on Wednesday, but his side was able to salvage a draw via Gudmundur Thorarinsson's 90th-minute free kick. Saturday brings another critical clash against the Eastern Conference's second-best attack in D.C. United, which have scored 51 goals in 30 matches this season.
OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes goal against New York Johnson made a save but conceded a goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against the Red Bulls.
Impact Johnson was beaten by an early Cristian Casseres strike on Sunday as his side lost its second Hudson River Derby in the last month. He will want to bounce back Wednesday against Atlanta, which have scored 39 goals in 29 MLS matches this season.
OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Steffen in goal as US changes 9 of 11 starters vs Costa Rica
U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter shook up his lineup, inserting goalkeeper Zack Steffen among nine changes to the starting 11 for a World Cup qualifier against Costa RicaOCTOBER 13, 2021 • Associated Press
Zimmerman, Musah, Arriola enter US lineup vs Jamaica
Walker Zimmerman, Yunus Musah and Paul Arriola were given their first starts of this World Cup qualifying cycle and Weston McKennie returned from a two-match banishment when the Un...OCTOBER 7, 2021 • Associated Press
Keeps clean sheet against Nashville Johnson made a save and kept a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Nashville SC.
Impact Johnson wasn't too busy Sunday as he kept his seventh clean sheet of the season, tying his tally for the last two years. He has the chance to move ahead of those years Oct. 17 against the Red Bulls, which have scored 33 goals in 27 MLS matches.
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes twice in loss Johnson made three saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-0 loss versus Chicago Fire.
Impact Johnson did not have a particularly positive outing Wednesday as he conceded twice, which cost his side to lose the game. The keeper has failed to keep a clean sheet in his last five appearances, but he has managed to produce 19 saves and allowed eight goals in the same time span.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Injured Pulisic, Reyna left off US roster, McKennie returns
Christian Pulisic and Gio Reyna were left off the roster for the United States’ next three World Cup qualifiers because of injuries, and Weston McKennie returned after being droppe...SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • Associated Press
Records seven saves Johnson recorded seven saves during a 1-0 loss Saturday versus the New York Red Bulls.
Impact Despite not maintaining a clean sheet Saturday, Johnson recorded more saves than those he logged during 20 previous starts this year. The goalkeeper improved his 2021 Major League Soccer save percentage from 69.2 to 70.9 across 21 appearances.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fernandez, Coronel help Red Bulls beat NYCFC 1-0
Omir Fernandez scored a goal, Carlos Miguel Coronel had four saves and the New York Red Bulls beat New York City FC 1-0SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • Associated Press
Only beaten from the spot Johnson allowed a goal while making four saves during Wednesday's 1-1 draw with New York Red Bulls.
Impact Johnson looked on his way to a clean sheet win until he was beaten from the penalty spot 12 minutes into second half stoppage time. The keeper has now allowed 24 goals in 20 league starts while his four saves upped his season total to 54.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Klimala scores on penalty kick in 102nd, Red Bulls tie NYCFC
Patryk Klimala scored on a penalty kick in the 102nd minute and the New York Red Bulls tied New York City FC 1-1SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • Associated Press
Two saves for win Johnson made two saves and one clearance during Saturday's 2-1 win over FC Cincinnati.
Impact Johnson only faced three shots, but saving two left him with enough for the win and a return to solid performances. The keeper has been one of the best in MLS, but hasn't held a clean sheet since Aug. 28 against New England. Next up is a Wednesday clash with NYRB.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
