Ben Johnson (soccer)


Ben Johnson is an American soccer player, currently without a club.

Career

Youth and College

Johnson played four years of college soccer at Liberty University, where he earned 1st Team All-Big South honors as a senior.

Professional

Johnson signed with Charlotte Eagles straight out of college in 1998, and has been with the club ever since. He was part of the Eagles' championship-winning teams in 2000 and 2005.
Off the field, Johnson also works as the Eagles' Director of Community Outreach, overseeing the strategies of the Eagles' community projects and handling all player, coach, mascot appearance requests. On March 10, 2010, Johnson announced his retirement from completive soccer.

Coaching

Johnson is also the head coach at Charlotte Christian High School, whom he led to a state semifinals appearance in 2008.