Daniel Johnson

How he joined the club: Selected in the first round of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft (No. 11 overall); signed on Jan. 30, 2017.

2017 (CHICAGO FIRE): Made eight appearances during his rookie season. Johnson’s MLS debut came in the 79th minute of a 2-2 draw vs. MTL on 4/1. U.S. Open Cup: Started the Fire’s 1-0 win at St. Louis FC on 6/15 and came on as a substitute in the Fire’s PK-shootout loss at FC Cincinnati on 6/29.

COLLEGE (LOUISVILLE): In two seasons with the Cardinals, the midfielder appeared in 41 games over the course of two seasons, scoring seven goals and adding five assists. In his freshman and sophomore seasons, Johnson appeared in 23 matches for the University of Maryland before transferring to Louisville.

PDL (PORTLAND TIMBERS): Had one goal and one assist in six games.

YOUTH (WEST HAM UNITED): Played in West Ham’s Academy from 2009-12.