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Begins full training Johnson (hand) has been facing shots while also becoming fully involved in full training ahead of Saturday's match against Orlando City, per John Molinaro of the TFC Republic.

Impact It is still too soon to tell if Johnson will play in Saturday's season finale after sitting out since Aug 20 with a fractured hand. He's completed 51 saves with six clean sheets in 19 starts with Toronto since joining from New York City F.C. If the keeper passes fitness, then he is expected to start in the net against Orlando.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still waiting for medical clearance Johnson (hand) is still waiting for a medical clearance to return to full team training, reports John Molinaro of the TFC Republic.

Impact Johnson has returned to the pitch for light work as he in inching closer to a return to full team training. If the keeper can get the green light, then he could see a return for the last match of the season against Orlando on Oct 21.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins light work Johnson (hand) is back on the grass as he begins to work on light work, per John Molinaro of the TFC Republic.

Impact Johnson has begun his rehab program since fracturing his hand back in August. There is a slim chance that the keeper could return for a match or two before the season ends, but in the meantime Tomas Romero continues to fill in for him in the net, who has allowed 12 goals on 18 saves his previous five games.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recovery longer than expected Johnson underwent surgery on his left hand Monday and is expected to be out between six to eight weeks, John Molinaro of TFC Republic reports.

Impact Johnson suffered a fractured hand in training last week, and while the recovery was expected to be around four to six weeks, the visit to a specialist in Atlanta resulted in a longer period on the sidelines. Based on the updated timeline, the earliest Johnson could return to action would be against Cincinnati on Sep. 30, though there's a chance he might not return until next year, especially if Toronto end up being eliminated from playoff contention before he's healthy. Expect Tomas Romero to remain as Toronto's starting goalkeeper for the foreseeable future.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto FC G Sean Johnson to see hand specialist Toronto FC goalkeeper Sean Johnson will visit a specialist this week to determine the severity of his fractured hand.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Toronto FC goalkeeper Sean Johnson out 4-6 weeks with hand fracture | MLSSoccer.com Toronto FC's already tough season just got tougher, as veteran goalkeeper Sean Johnson suffered a hand fracture during training on Tuesday a...

AUGUST 16, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Suffers fractured hand Johnson will be out for four-to-six weeks with a fractured hand, Toronto announced.

Impact Johnson is set for an extended period on the sideline due to the fractured hand he suffered in training Tuesday. The goalkeeper has played just one regular season match since June due to his participation in the Gold Cup. Tomas Romero or Greg Ranjitsingh could replace Johnson, though neither have proven to be impressive backups.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four saves in loss Johnson made four saves and conceded once in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Chicago Fire.

Impact Johnson had missed the previous five games while playing at the Gold Cup. He has conceded one goal in each of his last three MLS games and will aim for his seventh clean sheet of the season when Toronto face Montreal on Sunday.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from Gold Cup Johnson returned to Toronto from the Gold Cup, and is back in the starting XI against Chicago.

Impact Johnson and the USMNT fell short during the Gold Cup and Johnson returned to Toronto. The goalkeeper is straight back in the starting XI with Tomas Romero backing him up on the bench.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Competing in Gold Cup Johnson has been called up by the USMNT for the upcoming Gold Cup from June 24-July 16, meaning he will miss at least Toronto's next five MLS games.

Impact Johnson is one of just five players to be in the U.S. roster for both the Nations League and Gold Cup this summer, and he will be with the national team through early July at the very earliest. Toronto's backup goalkeeper Tomas Romero might also be called up to the tournament with El Salvador, which would leave Greg Ranjitsingh to take over the position until they return.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up to USMNT Johnson will link up with the United States Men's National Team for upcoming CONCACAF Nations League games on June 15 and 18.

Impact Johnson should be back from this mini tournament in time for Toronto's MLS clash against FC Cincinnati next week, but Tomas Romero would be the backup goalkeeper option just in case.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two saves in draw Johnson had two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Minnesota United.

Impact Johnson was only minutes away from recording a clean sheet, but he couldn't get it done after conceding the equalizer in the 89th minute via a deflected shot from Kervin Arriaga. Johnson has been solid most of the season, however, and he should remain between the posts when Toronto takes on Nashville SC on Saturday.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Balogun, Pulisic headline USMNT's injury-ridden Nations League roster

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JUNE 1, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Balogun, Pulisic headline USMNT's injury-ridden Nations League roster

One-save clean sheet Johnson recorded one save and secured a clean sheet in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Chicago Fire.

Impact Saving one shot from Kei Kamara is all that was required from Johnson to maintain a clean sheet Wednesday. Next, the goalkeeper will prepare to visit Minnesota on Wednesday.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes goal to D.C. Johnson made three saves but conceded a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against D.C. United.

Impact Johnson was beaten by a late Christian Benteke strike on Saturday, but he was ultimately able to hold on for a much-needed win, just Toronto's third of the season. On Wednesday he will face the 12th-placed Fire, which have scored 21 goals through 14 MLS matches.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes late goal Johnson made one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Austin FC.

Impact Johnson made one save but conceded a late goal to Gyasi Zardes. He has played 14 games so far and made 40 saves (averaging 2.9 saves per game). He also has kept five clean sheets.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Wednesday Johnson kept a clean sheet while making three saves during Wednesday's 0-0 draw with New York Red Bulls.

Impact Johnson helped Toronto earn a point by shutting out the Red Bulls in mid week action. The clean sheet was the fifth in 13 league starts for the keeper while his three saves upped his season total to 39.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto's Johnson, Red Bulls' Coronel shine in 0-0 draw

Toronto goalkeeper Sean Johnson and the New York Red Bulls’ Carlos Coronel both finished with three saves as the two clubs played to a scoreless draw

MAY 18, 2023 • Associated Press

Concedes twice on Saturday Johnson allowed two goals while making four saves during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Montreal.

Impact Johnson conceded two second half goals as Toronto dropped all three points on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed 17 goals in 12 league starts while his four saves upped his season total to 36.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten twice versus New England Johnson made four saves and conceded two goals during Saturday's 2-0 loss against New England.

Impact Johnson made several big interventions against one of the league's most prolific offenses but didn't receive a lot of collaboration of the defensive line in front of him as the first goal scored by the opposition came off a giveaway and the second one off an unmarked tap-in after an effort by the goalkeeper to stop a finish from Carles Gil. Johnson is having lots of ups and downs as of late, with four clean sheets and four games with multiple goals allowed over his last eight MLS starts. He'll try to help his side bouncing back during next Saturday's visit to Montreal.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clean against against former club Johnson had one save and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory against New York City FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 80th minute.

Impact Johnson faced off against his old teammates. but did not have to do much to secure the clean sheet victory Saturday. this puts him at four clean sheets for the season, which is tied for third most in the league. The keeper is up for a tough match with a visit from first place New England Revolution on Saturday, who have scored 10 goals in the last five games.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto FC goalkeeper Sean Johnson renews acquaintances with New York City FC Toronto FC’s Sean Johnson welcomes the New York City FC team he used to captain to BMO Field on Saturday.

APRIL 28, 2023 • THESTAR.COM

Concedes four Johnson conceded four goals and made four saves in Saturday's 4-2 defeat to Philadelphia.

Impact Johnson has conceded six goals in his last two games, making seven saves. He will have to be at his best if he wants to add to his total of three clean sheets this season when his side face fourth-placed New York City on Saturday, which is followed by another tough game against league-leaders New England.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ferreira's goal gives US 1-1 exhibition tie against Mexico

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APRIL 20, 2023 • Associated Press

Lets in two in draw Johnson had three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Atlanta United.

Impact Johnson made three saves against Atlanta on Saturday to up his average saves a match to 2.8. This follows 13 saves in the last five games, allowing four with three clean sheets in that span. He will head to Philadelphia on Saturday, who have scored five goals in the last five contests.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Balogun, Pulisic headline USMNT's injury-ridden Nations League roster

Toronto's Johnson, Red Bulls' Coronel shine in 0-0 draw

Ferreira's goal gives US 1-1 exhibition tie against Mexico