PHOENIX (December 6, 2018) — Phoenix Rising Football Club announced today it re-signed forward Jason Johnson for the 2019 season pending federation and league approval. Per club policy, the details of the contract will not be made public.
Johnson first signed with the club on November 15, 2017, prior to the team’s rebranding. In 2018, Johnson played 2,331 minutes in 33 appearances. His nine goals were third best on the team and he tallied two assists as well. He was named to the USL Team of the Week for Week 8 and was the USL Player of the Week for Week 14.
“I am grateful and happy to have the opportunity to play for this organization again. Together we will keep rising as one. Let’s make some more memories Phoenix!”
In 2017, Johnson led the club in goals with 13 in addition to his three assists.
With the addition of Johnson, Phoenix Rising’s roster now stands at 12 players for the 2019 season.
About Phoenix Rising FC
Phoenix Rising FC is the highest-level professional soccer franchise in Arizona’s history. The club is owned by legendary Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker, Didier Drogba, Advantage Sports Union CEO, Alex Zheng, Executive Chairman of Kona Grill, Berke Bakay, and an impressive collection of business leaders and international celebrities. Established in 2016, Phoenix Rising FC is one of 10 cities applying for Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion and currently plays in the USL Championship, the largest Division 2 professional league in the world. In October 2017, Phoenix Rising FC acquired FC Tucson and is bringing USL League One professional soccer to Tucson beginning in the spring of 2019. For season tickets or more information call 623-594-9606 or visit www.phxrisingfc.com. You can also follow the team on Facebook (PHXRisingFC), Twitter (@PHXRisingFC), Instagram (@PHXRisingFC), Snapchat (PHXRisingFC) and YouTube (PhoenixRisingFootballClub).
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PHOENIX (December 6, 2018) — Phoenix Rising Football Club announced today it re-signed forward Jason Johnson for the 2019 season pending federation and league approval. Per club policy, the details of the contract will not be made public.
Johnson first signed with the club on November 15, 2017, prior to the team’s rebranding. In 2018, Johnson played 2,331 minutes in 33 appearances. His nine goals were third best on the team and he tallied two assists as well. He was named to the USL Team of the Week for Week 8 and was the USL Player of the Week for Week 14.
“I am grateful and happy to have the opportunity to play for this organization again. Together we will keep rising as one. Let’s make some more memories Phoenix!”
In 2017, Johnson led the club in goals with 13 in addition to his three assists.
With the addition of Johnson, Phoenix Rising’s roster now stands at 12 players for the 2019 season.
About Phoenix Rising FC
Phoenix Rising FC is the highest-level professional soccer franchise in Arizona’s history. The club is owned by legendary Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker, Didier Drogba, Advantage Sports Union CEO, Alex Zheng, Executive Chairman of Kona Grill, Berke Bakay, and an impressive collection of business leaders and international celebrities. Established in 2016, Phoenix Rising FC is one of 10 cities applying for Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion and currently plays in the USL Championship, the largest Division 2 professional league in the world. In October 2017, Phoenix Rising FC acquired FC Tucson and is bringing USL League One professional soccer to Tucson beginning in the spring of 2019. For season tickets or more information call 623-594-9606 or visit www.phxrisingfc.com. You can also follow the team on Facebook (PHXRisingFC), Twitter (@PHXRisingFC), Instagram (@PHXRisingFC), Snapchat (PHXRisingFC) and YouTube (PhoenixRisingFootballClub).
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