TULSA – FC Tulsa has agreed to transfer and personal contract terms to acquire Jamaican international forward Jason Johnson from Austin Bold FC, pending league and federation approval. Terms of the transfer will not be disclosed, per club policy. Johnson is traveling to Tulsa and is working to make him available for selection immediately as FC Tulsa takes on Indy Eleven on Wednesday night at ONEOK Field.
"Jason has been one the most dangerous players in the USL Championship since he arrived," said FC Tulsa head coach Michael Nsien. "We believe the team needed a different type of striker profile to vary our attack. Jason will give us a vertical threat, and opponents will have to consider how high they can defend up the field because Jason can exploit space behind. He is also very good at holding the ball and allowing the team to gain space higher up the field. I'm looking forward to bringing him into our team as he’s known to be very hard working and an exceptional teammate."
Johnson, 30, is a dynamic forward with a goalscoring history in MLS and the USL Championship. The Jamaican burst onto the American soccer scene as a college superstar at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). He was drafted in the first round, number 13 overall, in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft by Houston Dynamo FC and scored his first MLS regular season goal against New Your Red Bulls during his rookie campaign.
Overall, Johnson scored four goals in an MLS uniform, including a CONCACAF Champions League goal for Dynamo FC in 2013 and two more regular season goal for Chicago Fire FC in 2015. Making a move to the USL Championship in 2016, Johnson has been one of the most potent scorers in the league over the last six seasons, where he suited up for San Antonio FC, Phoenix Rising FC, Louisville City FC and Austin Bold FC.
"I’m familiar with the talent within FC Tulsa, the way they play and I admire their style," said Johnson. "I am grateful and excited for the opportunity to help the team reach our goals.
With 28 regular season goals and two Playoffs goals in his USL Championship career, Johnson was a member of the Phoenix team that won the 2019 USL Championship regular season title and the 2020 LouCity team that advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals.
Johnson has made three international appearances for Jamaica, most recently in a pair of 2013 friendlies against Trinidad & Tobago.
Tickets for FC Tulsa's Wednesday match are available but going fast at www.fctulsa.com/tickets. Fans can save money on matchday pricing by purchasing tickets in advance of matchday online or by calling FC Tulsa at (918) 297-6808.
TULSA – FC Tulsa has agreed to transfer and personal contract terms to acquire Jamaican international forward Jason Johnson from Austin Bold FC, pending league and federation approval. Terms of the transfer will not be disclosed, per club policy. Johnson is traveling to Tulsa and is working to make him available for selection immediately as FC Tulsa takes on Indy Eleven on Wednesday night at ONEOK Field.
“Jason has been one the most dangerous players in the USL Championship since he arrived,” said FC Tulsa head coach Michael Nsien. “We believe the team needed a different type of striker profile to vary our attack. Jason will give us a vertical threat, and opponents will have to consider how high they can defend up the field because Jason can exploit space behind. He is also very good at holding the ball and allowing the team to gain space higher up the field. I’m looking forward to bringing him into our team as he’s known to be very hard working and an exceptional teammate.”
Johnson, 30, is a dynamic forward with a goalscoring history in MLS and the USL Championship. The Jamaican burst onto the American soccer scene as a college superstar at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). He was drafted in the first round, number 13 overall, in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft by Houston Dynamo FC and scored his first MLS regular season goal against New Your Red Bulls during his rookie campaign.
Overall, Johnson scored four goals in an MLS uniform, including a CONCACAF Champions League goal for Dynamo FC in 2013 and two more regular season goal for Chicago Fire FC in 2015. Making a move to the USL Championship in 2016, Johnson has been one of the most potent scorers in the league over the last six seasons, where he suited up for San Antonio FC, Phoenix Rising FC, Louisville City FC and Austin Bold FC.
“I’m familiar with the talent within FC Tulsa, the way they play and I admire their style,” said Johnson. “I am grateful and excited for the opportunity to help the team reach our goals.
With 28 regular season goals and two Playoffs goals in his USL Championship career, Johnson was a member of the Phoenix team that won the 2019 USL Championship regular season title and the 2020 LouCity team that advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals.
Johnson has made three international appearances for Jamaica, most recently in a pair of 2013 friendlies against Trinidad & Tobago.
Tickets for FC Tulsa’s Wednesday match are available but going fast at www.fctulsa.com/tickets. Fans can save money on matchday pricing by purchasing tickets in advance of matchday online or by calling FC Tulsa at (918) 297-6808.
