Ryan Johnson | Head Coach, Thorns Academy
USSF “B” License
Playing and Coaching Experience:
- Major League Soccer: Charlotte FC - North American Scout, Current
- Major League Soccer: Real Salt Lake, Chicago Fire, Portland Timbers, San Jose Earthquakes, Toronto FC
- Sweden: Osters IF - Professional Soccer Player, 2007
- Chinese Super League: Henan Jianye - Professional Soccer Player, 2014-2015
- K-League: Seoul E-Land FC - Professional Soccer Player, 2015-2016
- National Team: Jamaica - Professional Soccer Player, 2006-2013
- Florida Gulf Coast University: Men's Assistant Coach, 2017-2018
Awards:
- 2006 Lamar Hunts Open Cup Champions
- 2009 Golden Boot
- 2009 Team Most Valuable Player
- 2010 Caribbean Cup Champions
- 2012 Canadian Cup Champions
- 2012 George Gross Memorial Trophy - Canadian Championships Best Player
- 2013 West Conference Champions
College:
- Oregon State University, Bachelor of Science
- 2006 MLS SuperDraft