Press Release

Sean Johnson Called Up for United States vs. Brazil International Friendly

Sean Johnson USA

CHICAGO (Aug. 30, 2015) – Chicago Fire goalkeeper Sean Johnson has been selected by United States Men’s National Team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann for the international friendly against five-time World Cup champions Brazil at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. CT.
Hailing from Lilburn, Ga., Johnson made his international debut on Jan. 22, 2011 against Chile. Johnson earned his first start for the U.S. Men’s National Team and earned the shutout in a 0-0 draw with Canada at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston, Texas Jan. 29. The 26-year-old ‘keeper has been capped five times. In six seasons as a professional, Johnson has 152 regular season appearances for the Men in Red, earning 31 shutouts and making 469 career saves.
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Johnson will depart following the Fire’s road match against the Montreal Impact at Stade Saputo on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. CT (CSN/ESPN Deportes 97.5 FM).