TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing
D.C. United have signed goalkeeper Sean Johnson in free agency, the club announced Tuesday. He is under contract through June 2027.
A veteran of over 400 MLS regular-season matches, the 36-year-old spent the last three seasons with Toronto FC. He had previous stints at New York City FC, with whom he won MLS Cup in 2021, and Chicago Fire FC.
Johnson was a part of the US men's national team squad at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
“Sean is an experienced and proven goalkeeper who has consistently performed at a high level throughout his career,” said Dr. Erkut Sogut, D.C. United managing director of soccer operations. “He brings valuable international experience having represented the US men’s national team, and his leadership and competitive mentality will elevate our entire team.
"Sean is a proven winner having won the 2021 MLS Cup with New York, and we look forward to welcoming him to the Black-and-Red family.”
D.C. are in the midst of a pivotal offseason, their first under Sogut and head coach René Weiler, ahead of the 2026 MLS campaign.
In addition to Johnson, the Black-and-Red have acquired striker Tai Baribo from the Philadelphia Union and center back Sean Nealis from Red Bull New York this winter.
D.C. finished bottom of the table this year with 26 points. They're looking to make the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2019.
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