Lee Johnston (born November 17, 1992) is an American soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | November 17, 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Newberry, Florida, United States | ||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| 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) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, 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[by whom?] 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]