Alex DeJohn explained

Alex DeJohn
Fullname:Alexander Ray DeJohn
Birth Date:10 May 1991
Birth Place:Marlboro, New Jersey, United States
Height:1.83m (06feet)[1]
Position:Defender
Youthclubs1:Players Development Academy
Collegeyears1:2009–2012
College1:Old Dominion Monarchs
Collegecaps1:66
Collegegoals1:2
Years1:2011
Clubs1:Central Jersey Spartans
Caps1:11
Goals1:0
Years2:2013
Clubs2:Ekenäs IF
Caps2:26
Goals2:2
Years3:2014
Clubs3:TPS
Caps3:28
Goals3:1
Years4:2015–2016
Clubs4:Start
Caps4:41
Goals4:1
Years5:2017–2018
Clubs5:Dalkurd
Caps5:38
Goals5:2
Years6:2019–2020
Clubs6:Orlando City
Caps6:12
Goals6:0
Years7:2021
Clubs7:Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Caps7:0
Goals7:0
Years8:2021–2022
Clubs8:Atlanta United
Caps8:9
Goals8:0
Years9:2021–2022
Clubs9:Atlanta United 2
Caps9:6
Goals9:0
Club-Update:June 11, 2024

Alexander Ray DeJohn (born May 10, 1991) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a defender. Born in Marlboro, New Jersey, DeJohn played college soccer for the Old Dominion Monarchs before being drafted in the 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft by the New England Revolution as the 42nd pick (80th overall). Despite being drafted, DeJohn moved to Finland and joined Ekenäs IF before moving to Veikkausliiga club TPS.

DeJohn spent two seasons in Finland before moving to Norway with Start. He then moved to Sweden and signed with Dalkurd. In 2019, DeJohn moved back to the United States and signed with Orlando City where he played two seasons.

Early life and college

Born in Marlboro, New Jersey, DeJohn began his career with the Players Development Academy, where he played with the PDA Cruyff side.[2] In 2009, DeJohn entered Old Dominion University where he played college soccer for the Old Dominion Monarchs.[3] He played with the Monarchs for four years, playing 66 games and scoring 2 goals.[3] Following the 2012 season, DeJohn was named into the second team CAA All-Conference squad.[4]

Career

While playing college soccer for the Old Dominion Monarchs, DeJohn spent the summer of 2011 playing with the Central Jersey Spartans of the Premier Development League.[5]

Ekenäs IF and TPS

On January 22, 2013, DeJohn was selected by the New England Revolution with the 42nd pick in the MLS Supplemental Draft (80th overall in the MLS SuperDraft).[6] Later in 2013, DeJohn moved to Finland and joined Kakkonen (third division) club Ekenäs IF. He made his debut for the club on April 28, 2013, against Gnistan, starting in the 4–1 defeat.[7] He scored his first goal for the club on May 25 against LPS, finding the net in the 3–0 victory.[8]

Following his first season in Finland, DeJohn signed with Veikkausliiga (first division) club TPS.[9] He made his debut for TPS on January 24, 2014, against Inter Turku, starting in a 3–2 defeat.[10] He scored his goal for the club on February 19 against Mariehamn, scoring the opener in a 2–2 draw.[11]

Start and Dalkurd

Following his two seasons in Finland, DeJohn moved to Norway and signed with Eliteserien club Start.[9] He made his club debut on April 7, 2015, against Lillestrøm, starting as the match ended in a 1–1 draw.[12]

DeJohn stayed with Start for two seasons before moving to Sweden and signing with Superettan club Dalkurd.[9] His debut for Dalkurd was on March 5, 2017, against AIK.[13] He started as the match ended in a 0–0 draw.[13] During the 2017 season, DeJohn helped Dalkurd finish in second place and earn promotion to the Allsvenskan.[9] DeJohn scored his first goals in the Swedish top tier on August 27, 2018, against Hammarby, a brace during a 3–2 defeat.[14]

Orlando City

On January 10, 2019, DeJohn returned to the United States and joined Major League Soccer club Orlando City.[15] He made his debut on March 2 against New York City FC, starting in the 2–2 draw.[16] Following his first season with Orlando, DeJohn had his contract option declined before re-signing with the club on November 27, 2019.[17]

On December 2, 2020, following the 2020 season, DeJohn had his contract declined again and was thus released.[18]

Atlanta United

On February 9, 2021, DeJohn joined USL Championship club Pittsburgh Riverhounds.[9] However, a month later, on March 12, DeJohn signed with Major League Soccer side Atlanta United.[19] According to Riverhounds head coach Bob Lilley, the club had an agreement with DeJohn that he could terminate his contract if he receives and accepts an opportunity with a club in Major League Soccer.[20] On May 1, 2021, DeJohn appeared for Atlanta United 2, the club's reserve affiliate in the USL Championship, against OKC Energy.[21] He then made his debut for Atlanta United on May 9, 2021, in a 1–1 draw against Inter Miami, coming on as a 73rd-minute substitute.[22] DeJohn's contract option was declined by Atlanta following the 2022 season.[23]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Central Jersey Spartans2011Premier Development League110110
Ekenäs IF2013Kakkonen261261
TPS2014Veikkausliiga28141322
Start2015Tippeligaen22021241
2016Tippeligaen19110201
Total4113100442
Dalkurd2017Superettan20010210
2018Allsvenskan18251233
Total3826100443
Orlando City2019MLS603090
2020MLS6060
Total1203000150
Atlanta United2021MLS4040
2022MLS502050
Total902000110
Atlanta United 22021USL Championship3030
2022USL Championship3030
Total60000060
Career total1715183001898

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alex DeJohn . August 21, 2022 . Atlanta United FC.
  2. Web site: PDA Alumni . Players Development Academy . June 4, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140606215024/http://www.pdasoccer.org/alumni/index_E.html . June 6, 2014 . dead . Alex DeJohn.
  3. Web site: Alex DeJohn 2012 . ODU Sports.
  4. News: Seven Monarchs On CAA All-Conference Squad . March 28, 2021 . ODU Sports . November 8, 2012.
  5. Web site: 2011 Central Jersey Spartans stats . USLsoccer.com . United Soccer Leagues . June 4, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111121231804/http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2011/20204266.html#STATS . November 21, 2011 . dead .
  6. Web site: 2013 MLS SuperDraft . mlssoccer.com . January 11, 2019 . Alex DeJohn . January 22, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210122161921/https://www.mlssoccer.com/history/superdraft/2013 . dead .
  7. Web site: EIF 1–4 Gnistan . Soccerway.
  8. Web site: EIF vs LPS . Soccerway.
  9. News: Riverhounds sign veteran and former Orlando City center back Alex DeJohn . March 28, 2021 . Pittsburgh Soccer Now . February 9, 2021.
  10. Web site: Inter Turku 3–2 TPS . Soccerway.
  11. Web site: Mariehamm 2–2 TPS . Soccerway.
  12. Web site: Lillestrøm 1–1 Start . Soccerway.
  13. Web site: AIK 0–0 Dalkurd . Soccerway.
  14. Web site: Dalkurd 2–3 Hammarby . Soccerway.
  15. Web site: Orlando City signs American centerback Alex De John . www.prosoccerusa.com . January 11, 2019 . December 18, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191218151327/https://www.prosoccerusa.com/mls/orlando-city-sc/orlando-city-signs-american-centerback-alex-de-john/ . dead .
  16. Web site: Orlando City 2–2 New York City FC . Soccerway.
  17. News: Orlando City Re-Signs Defender Alex De John, Goalkeeper Mason Stajduhar . March 28, 2021 . The Mainland . November 27, 2019.
  18. News: Rollins . Sean . Orlando City Announces Roster Decisions Following 2020 MLS Season . March 28, 2021 . The Mainland . December 2, 2020.
  19. News: Roberson . Doug . Atlanta United signs centerback Alex De John . March 28, 2021 . . March 12, 2021.
  20. News: Despite some backlash, Lilley stands by Alex DeJohn release . March 28, 2021 . Pittsburgh Soccer Now . March 17, 2021.
  21. Web site: OKC Energy 0–1 Atlanta United 2 . Soccerway.
  22. Web site: Inter Miami 1–1 Atlanta United . Soccerway.
  23. Web site: Atlanta United announces year-end roster moves | Atlanta United FC. atlutd.