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LouCity Bolsters Attack with Johnson’s Arrival

By USLChampionship.com Staff, 07/27/20, 10:37AM EDT

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Jamaican forward has recorded 28 regular-season goals in the Championship for his career

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Louisville City FC announced on Monday it had signed former Phoenix Rising FC striker Jason Johnson for the remainder of the 2020 season, pending league and federation approval. The Jamaican striker adds another strong piece to LouCity’s attack as it looks to reach the USL Championship Final for a fourth consecutive season.

“I’m happy to be a part of a franchise that knows how to win. The history speaks for itself,” Johnson said. “I’ll hope to relieve pressure from the defenders and midfielders with my technical abilities. It’s not just about scoring goals, but scoring goals and winning games, because there’s a difference.”

The 29-year-old has recorded 28 goals and six assists in 104 regular season contests during his Championship career, which also saw Johnson compete for San Antonio FC prior to his successful stint in Phoenix. Johnson tallied nine goals in the 2018 season as Rising FC reached the USL Championship Final, among them a soaring scissor kick strike off a teammate’s cross that won him the USL’s Goal of the Month award for June.

A lower body injury slowed Johnson in 2019 after a strong start in Phoenix. He’d tallied three goals and an assist in eight appearances before the setback kept him out much of the year.

Johnson said that during his time off, LouCity assistant coach and technical director Danny Cruz reached out to wish him well. The two had trained together during previous offseasons and maintained their connection.

“Jason is a dynamic attacking player who is a proven goal scorer,” said LouCity head coach and sporting director John Hackworth. “More importantly, Danny and I believe his character will add to an already strong locker room mentality.”

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