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Malcolm Johnston (soccer)

Malcolm Johnston (born February 12, 2001) is a Canadian soccer player for MLS Next Pro club Portland Timbers 2.

Malcolm Johnston
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-02-12) February 12, 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Aurora, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Portland Timbers 2
Number 55
Youth career
Richmond Hill SC
0000–2019 Vaughan Azzurri
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2022 Maryland Terrapins 61 (14)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2019 Vaughan Azzurri 2 (0)
2023 Whitecaps FC 2 17 (2)
2024– Portland Timbers 2 18 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 18, 2024

Early life

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Johnston played youth soccer with Vaughan Azzurri.[1] He also played hockey in his youth, but chose to pursue a soccer career instead.[2]

College career

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In March 2019, he committed to attend the University of Maryland, College Park and play for the men's soccer team, beginning in the fall.[3] On August 30, 2019, he scored the game-winning goal in his collegiate debut, just four minutes after entering the match as a substitute, in a 1-0 victory over the South Florida Bulls.[4][5] He played a major role in his first season and was named to the Big Ten Conference All-Freshman Team at the end of the season.[6][7] During his sophomore and junior seasons, he earned Fall Academic All-Big Ten Accolades.[8][9] During his senior season, he was named the Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week in September 2022.[10][11] At the end of the season, he was named to the All-Big Ten First Team,[12] the All-North Region Second Team,[13] the Academic All-Big Ten Team,[14] the 2022 Big Ten All-Tournament Team, and was invited to participate in the MLS College Showcase.[15] He was also awarded the Terrapins 'goal of the season' with a bicycle kick against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.[16] He also served as team captain during his junior and senior seasons and finished his college career with 14 goals and 13 assists.[17][18] He also served as the team's primary penalty kick taker in 2022.[19][20]

Club career

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During 2018 and 2019, he played with Vaughan Azzurri in League1 Ontario, during the NCAA offseasons.[21][22]

Johnston was selected in the first round (26th overall) of the 2023 MLS SuperDraft by New York City FC.[23] He attended pre-season with the club, but did not ultimately sign with the team.[24]

In February 2023, he signed a professional contract with Whitecaps FC 2 in MLS Next Pro.[25][26] On May 29, 2023, Johnston scored his first professional goal in a 2–2 draw against LA Galaxy II.[27]

Johnston signed with Portland Timbers 2 on March 14, 2024.[28] Following the 2024 season, the Timbers exercised Johnston's contract option for the 2025 season.[29]

Personal life

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He is the younger brother of Canada national team player Alistair Johnston.[30][31]

Career statistics

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As of October 1, 2023[32]
Club Season League Playoffs Domestic Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Vaughan Azzurri 2018[21] League1 Ontario 1 0 1 0 — — 2 0
2019[22] 1 0 0 0 0 0 — 1 0
Total 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Whitecaps FC 2 2023 MLS Next Pro 17 2 — — — 17 0
Career total 19 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 20 0

References

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  1. ^ Muir, Alyssa (November 16, 2022). "Maryland's Canadian Connection: Reunited Johnston And Copetti Are Looking For More Hardware". Maryland Terrapins.
  2. ^ Grant, Michael (January 6, 2023). "Alistair Johnston: Ice-cool Celtic new boy is right at home in 'toxic' mix". The Times.
  3. ^ "Men's Soccer Announces Additions for 2019". Maryland Terrapins. March 27, 2019.
  4. ^ "Johnston's Goal Lifts #1 Terps Past USF". Maryland Terrapins. August 30, 2023.
  5. ^ Myers, Eric (September 2, 2019). "Under the lights in his first college game, Malcolm Johnston shined for Maryland soccer". The Diamondback.
  6. ^ Myers, Eric (September 20, 2019). "Freshmen Malcolm Johnston and Justin Harris have carved out big roles for Maryland soccer". The Diamondback.
  7. ^ "Six Terps Earn All-Big Ten Honors". Maryland Terrapins. November 8, 2019.
  8. ^ "91 Terps Earn Fall Academic All-Big Ten Accolades". Maryland Terrapins. December 10, 2020.
  9. ^ "2021 Maryland Fall Academic All-Big Ten Honorees Announced". Maryland Terrapins. December 13, 2021.
  10. ^ "Neumann, Johnston Earn Big Ten Player of the Week Honors". Maryland Terrapins. September 13, 2022.
  11. ^ Wolcott, Nicky (September 16, 2022). "'He's a cool cat': Malcolm Johnston is poised under pressure for Maryland men's soccer". The Diamondback.
  12. ^ "Six Terps Earn All-Big Ten Honors, Cirovski Named Coach of the Year". Maryland Terrapins. November 4, 2022.
  13. ^ "Four Terps Named United Soccer Coaches All-Region Selections". Maryland Terrapins. December 6, 2022.
  14. ^ "2022 Maryland Fall Academic All-Big Ten Honorees Announced". Maryland Terrapins. December 9, 2022.
  15. ^ "Four Terps to Participate in MLS College Showcase". Maryland Terrapins. December 9, 2022.
  16. ^ Wolcott, Nicky (December 21, 2022). "Maryland's Malcolm Johnston, Chris Rindov, Hunter George selected in 2023 MLS SuperDraft". The Diamondback.
  17. ^ "Malcolm Johnston Maryland profile". Maryland Terrapins.
  18. ^ Italia, Cris (December 29, 2023). "NYCFC select Canadian Malcolm Johnston in 2023 SuperDraft". MLS Multiplex.
  19. ^ Lee, Edward (November 4, 2022). "Maryland men's soccer senior Malcolm Johnston cashing in on penalty-kick chances: 'He's been our money man'". Baltimore Sun.
  20. ^ Wolcott, Nicky (October 3, 2022). "Maryland men's soccer entrusted Malcolm Johnston with penalty kicks. He hasn't missed yet". The Diamondback.
  21. ^ a b "Malcolm Johnston 2018 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
  22. ^ a b "Malcolm Johnston 2019 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
  23. ^ "NYCFC select top prospect Malcolm Johnston in 2023 MLS Superdraft". Hudson River Blue. December 22, 2022. Archived from the original on January 31, 2023.
  24. ^ "New York City Football Club Confirms Preseason Roster". New York City FC. January 12, 2023.
  25. ^ "Whitecaps FC 2 sign Canadians Gloire Amanda, Levonte Johnson and Malcolm Johnston, re-sign Giovanni Aguilar". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. February 28, 2023.
  26. ^ "Vancouver Whitecaps sign Alistair Johnston's brother Malcolm, MLS SuperDraft pick Levonte Johnson". Canadian Soccer Daily. February 28, 2023.
  27. ^ "WFC2 wrap up California road trip with 4-2 shootout loss against LA Galaxy II". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. May 29, 2023.
  28. ^ "Timbers2 sign five players ahead of 2024 MLS NEXT Pro season". Timbers.com. Portland Timbers. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  29. ^ "Timbers2 announce roster status updates ahead of 2025 MLS NEXT Pro season". Timbers.com. Portland Timbers. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  30. ^ Davidson, Neil (December 20, 2022). "Canada's Malcolm Johnston looks to follow brother Alistair ahead of MLS SuperDraft". CBC Sports.
  31. ^ Myers, Eric (November 22, 2019). "Malcolm Johnston's versatility helped Maryland soccer top Iona. Now, he faces his brother". The Diamondback.
  32. ^ Malcolm Johnston at Soccerway
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