Malcolm Johnston (soccer)

Malcolm Johnston (born February 12, 2001) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for MLS Next Pro side Whitecaps FC 2.

Malcolm Johnston
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-02-12) February 12, 2001
Place of birth Aurora, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Whitecaps FC 2
Number 41
Youth career
Richmond Hill SC
0000–2019 Vaughan Azzurri
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2022 Maryland Terrapins 61 (14)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2019 Vaughan Azzurri 2 (0)
2023– Whitecaps FC 2 17 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 1, 2023

Early life

Johnston played youth soccer with Vaughan Azzurri.[1] He also played hockey in his youth, but chose to pursue a soccer career instead.[2]

College career

In March 2019, he committed to attend the University of Maryland, College Park and play for the men's soccer team, beginning in the fall.[3] On August 30, 2019, he scored the game-winning goal in his collegiate debut, just four minutes after entering the match as a substitute, in a 1-0 victory over the South Florida Bulls.[4][5] He played a major role in his first season and was named to the Big Ten Conference All-Freshman Team at the end of the season.[6][7] During his sophomore and junior seasons, he earned Fall Academic All-Big Ten Accolades.[8][9] During his senior season, he was named the Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week in September 2022.[10][11] At the end of the season, he was named to the All-Big Ten First Team,[12] the All-North Region Second Team,[13] the Academic All-Big Ten Team,[14] the 2022 Big Ten All-Tournament Team, and was invited to participate in the MLS College Showcase.[15] He was also awarded the Terrapins 'goal of the season' with a bicycle kick against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.[16] He also served as team captain during his junior and senior seasons and finished his college career with 14 goals and 13 assists.[17][18] He also served as the team's primary penalty kick taker in 2022.[19][20]

Club career

During 2018 and 2019, he played with Vaughan Azzurri in League1 Ontario, during the NCAA offseasons.[21][22]

Johnston was selected in the first round (26th overall) of the 2023 MLS SuperDraft by New York City FC.[23] He attended pre-season with the club, but did not ultimately sign with the team.[24]

In February 2023, he signed a professional contract with Whitecaps FC 2 in MLS Next Pro.[25][26] On May 29, 2023, Johnston scored his first professional goal in a 2–2 draw against LA Galaxy II.[27]

Personal life

He is the younger brother of Canada national team player Alistair Johnston.[28][29]

Career statistics
As of October 1, 2023[30]
Club Season League Playoffs Domestic Cup Continental Total
Division AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Vaughan Azzurri 2018[21] League1 Ontario 1010——20
2019[22] 100000—10
Total 2010000030
Whitecaps FC 2 2023 MLS Next Pro 172———170
Career total 192100000200

References
  1. Muir, Alyssa (November 16, 2022). "Maryland's Canadian Connection: Reunited Johnston And Copetti Are Looking For More Hardware". Maryland Terrapins.
  2. Grant, Michael (January 6, 2023). "Alistair Johnston: Ice-cool Celtic new boy is right at home in 'toxic' mix". The Times.
  3. "Men's Soccer Announces Additions for 2019". Maryland Terrapins. March 27, 2019.
  4. "Johnston's Goal Lifts #1 Terps Past USF". Maryland Terrapins. August 30, 2023.
  5. Myers, Eric (September 2, 2019). "Under the lights in his first college game, Malcolm Johnston shined for Maryland soccer". The Diamondback.
  6. Myers, Eric (September 20, 2019). "Freshmen Malcolm Johnston and Justin Harris have carved out big roles for Maryland soccer". The Diamondback.
  7. "Six Terps Earn All-Big Ten Honors". Maryland Terrapins. November 8, 2019.
  8. "91 Terps Earn Fall Academic All-Big Ten Accolades". Maryland Terrapins. December 10, 2020.
  9. "2021 Maryland Fall Academic All-Big Ten Honorees Announced". Maryland Terrapins. December 13, 2021.
  10. "Neumann, Johnston Earn Big Ten Player of the Week Honors". Maryland Terrapins. September 13, 2022.
  11. Wolcott, Nicky (September 16, 2022). "'He's a cool cat': Malcolm Johnston is poised under pressure for Maryland men's soccer". The Diamondback.
  12. "Six Terps Earn All-Big Ten Honors, Cirovski Named Coach of the Year". Maryland Terrapins. November 4, 2022.
  13. "Four Terps Named United Soccer Coaches All-Region Selections". Maryland Terrapins. December 6, 2022.
  14. "2022 Maryland Fall Academic All-Big Ten Honorees Announced". Maryland Terrapins. December 9, 2022.
  15. "Four Terps to Participate in MLS College Showcase". Maryland Terrapins. December 9, 2022.
  16. Wolcott, Nicky (December 21, 2022). "Maryland's Malcolm Johnston, Chris Rindov, Hunter George selected in 2023 MLS SuperDraft". The Diamondback.
  17. "Malcolm Johnston Maryland profile". Maryland Terrapins.
  18. Italia, Cris (December 29, 2023). "NYCFC select Canadian Malcolm Johnston in 2023 SuperDraft". MLS Multiplex.
  19. Lee, Edward (November 4, 2022). "Maryland men's soccer senior Malcolm Johnston cashing in on penalty-kick chances: 'He's been our money man'". Baltimore Sun.
  20. Wolcott, Nicky (October 3, 2022). "Maryland men's soccer entrusted Malcolm Johnston with penalty kicks. He hasn't missed yet". The Diamondback.
  21. "Malcolm Johnston 2018 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
  22. "Malcolm Johnston 2019 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
  23. "NYCFC select top prospect Malcolm Johnston in 2023 MLS Superdraft". Hudson River Blue. December 22, 2022. Archived from the original on January 31, 2023.
  24. "New York City Football Club Confirms Preseason Roster". New York City FC. January 12, 2023.
  25. "Whitecaps FC 2 sign Canadians Gloire Amanda, Levonte Johnson and Malcolm Johnston, re-sign Giovanni Aguilar". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. February 28, 2023.
  26. "Vancouver Whitecaps sign Alistair Johnston's brother Malcolm, MLS SuperDraft pick Levonte Johnson". Canadian Soccer Daily. February 28, 2023.
  27. "WFC2 wrap up California road trip with 4-2 shootout loss against LA Galaxy II". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. May 29, 2023.
  28. Davidson, Neil (December 20, 2022). "Canada's Malcolm Johnston looks to follow brother Alistair ahead of MLS SuperDraft". CBC Sports.
  29. Myers, Eric (November 22, 2019). "Malcolm Johnston's versatility helped Maryland soccer top Iona. Now, he faces his brother". The Diamondback.
  30. Malcolm Johnston at Soccerway
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