BIRMINGHAM, AL. (Feb. 15, 2019) – Birmingham Legion FC announced today the signing of attacking midfielder Daniel Johnson to a multi-year contract, pending league and federation approval. The 23-year-old spent the past two seasons playing in Major League Soccer with the Chicago Fire.

“Daniel is a player that we scouted prior to the 2017 draft and followed closely during his time in MLS,” said Legion FC President and General Manager Jay Heaps. “He offers us a creative and versatile attacking option going forward and is an exciting addition to our team.”

Originally the 11th pick in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft, Johnson made 18 career appearances for the Fire, including five starts. Before making his way to Chicago, Johnson spent two seasons at the University of Maryland and two seasons at the University of Louisville. He played in 23 matches for UM, and then transferred to Louisville, where he scored seven goals and added five assists in 41 appearances.

Johnson was born and raised in Duluth, Georgia, but at 13 years old the young talent moved to London, England and spent four years with the academy of the Premier League club West Ham United.

Transaction: Birmingham Legion FC signs midfielder Daniel Johnson to a multi-year contract, pending league and federation approval.

Player Profile:
Name: Daniel Gibson Johnson
Position: Attacking Midfield
Height: 5’ 9”
Weight: 140 lbs.
December 8, 1995 (age: 23)
Citizenship: United States
Previous Club: Chicago Fire (MLS)

Instagram: @daniel_johnson4

About Birmingham Legion FC
Set to debut as an expansion member of the United Soccer League, Birmingham Legion FC is the Magic City’s first and only locally owned and operated professional soccer franchise. The club will play home matches at a newly renovated BBVA Compass Field, on the campus of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, beginning in March 2019. For ticket information and to purchase official Legion FC merchandise, please visit bhmlegion.com. Supporters are encouraged to follow @bhmlegion on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for the latest club news.