Lee Johnston | |
Birth Date: | 17 November 1992 |
Birth Place: | Newberry, Florida, United States |
Height: | 1.91m (06.27feet) |
Position: | Goalkeeper |
Collegeyears1: | 2011–2012 |
College1: | Pittsburgh Panthers |
Collegecaps1: | 28 |
Collegegoals1: | 0 |
Collegeyears2: | 2013–2014 |
College2: | West Virginia Mountaineers |
Collegecaps2: | 29 |
Collegegoals2: | 0 |
Years1: | 2016–2018 |
Clubs1: | San Antonio FC |
Caps1: | 2 |
Goals1: | 0 |
Years2: | 2020 |
Clubs2: | Richmond Kickers |
Caps2: | 0 |
Goals2: | 0 |
Pcupdate: | 17:01, October 21, 2017 (UTC) |
Lee Johnston (born November 17, 1992) is an American soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper.
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 as one of the most sought after goalkeepers in the country.
Johnston played four years of college soccer, two years at both the University of Pittsburgh and two years at West Virginia University.[1] [2]
Johnston signed with San Antonio FC on March 18, 2016.[3]
Johnston is the grandson of former professional baseball player Joe Hicks.[1]