Landon Johnson (soccer)
 Johnson with the Richmond Kickers in 2026 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | November 10, 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | Chesterfield, Virginia, United States | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position | Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Richmond Kickers | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2022 | Richmond Kickers | ||
| 2022–2023 | Atlanta United | ||
| 2023 | Richmond Kickers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Richmond Kickers | 35 | (2) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of April 7, 2026 | |||
Landon Johnson (born November 10, 2006) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a winger for Richmond Kickers in USL League One.
Early life
Landon Johnson was born on November 10, 2006. He also has a brother named Ty, who currently plays college soccer for the VCU Rams.
Youth career
Johnson started his youth career for the Richmond Kickers Academy. In 2022 he moved to Atlanta to join Atlanta United's youth academy.[1]
Professional career
On July 11, 2023, Johnson signed a contract to rejoin his former team the Richmond Kickers in USL League One on an USL Academy contract for the 2023 season.[1]
2023
On July 22, he made his debut for the club in a 3–1 loss against Northern Colorado Hailstorm.[2] He would make a total of 11 appearances in the 2023 season. On September 12, he signed his first professional contract for the Kickers.[3]
2024
He would make his debut for the 2024 season, in a 3–1 win against Tormenta FC.[4] Johnson made eight appearances in the 2024 season, as the Kickers made it to the playoffs, losing to Union Omaha in the quarter-finals.
2025
Johnson made his first appearance in the 2025 season, in a 4–2 win against Tormenta FC.[5] On August 2, 2025, Johnson scored his first USL League One goal in a 2–1 loss against expansion club, FC Naples.[6] He would score another goal against another expansion club, Westchester SC on September 3, 2025, which would come out as a 2–0 win.[7] He would make a total of 15 appearances and scoring two goals.
2026
In the 2026 season, he would make his first appearance starting in a 1–1 draw against AV Alta.[8] He scored his first goal of the 2026 season in a 3–0 win against Greenville Triumph.
References
- 1 2 Heintschel, Nathan (July 11, 2023). "Kickers Sign Landon Johnson to USL Academy Contract". Richmond Kickers.
- ↑ Heintschel, Nathan (July 22, 2023). "Match Recap: Kickers Fall At League Leaders Northern Colorado Hailstorm". Richmond Kickers.
- ↑ Heintschel, Nathan (September 12, 2023). "Landon Johnson Signs First Professional Contract With the Kickers". Richmond Kickers.
- ↑ McGinley, Mannion (March 23, 2024). "Match Recap: Kickers Host Opening Night Crowd of 4,523; Fall to Tormenta FC". Richmond Kickers.
- ↑ McGinley, Mannion (March 7, 2025). "Kickers defeat Tormenta 4-2, earn first win of USL League One 2025 Season". Richmond Kickers.
- ↑ McGinley, Mannion (August 2, 2025). "Kickers host 4,393 fans at home, fall 1-2 to Naples". Richmond Kickers.
- ↑ McGinley, Mannion (September 3, 2025). "Kickers steal 3 points, season series on the road against Westchester". Richmond Kickers.
- ↑ Di Gangi, Gabriella (March 8, 2026). "Kickers Claim First Point of 2026 Season, Draw AV Alta 1-1". Richmond Kickers.
