Red Bull New York Signs Defender Carlos Johnson
Published on March 19, 2009 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
New York Red Bulls News Release
SECAUCUS, NJ (March 19, 2009) - Red Bull New York announced today that it has signed defender Carlos Johnson. He will be available for selection for the Red Bulls' first match of the season when they take on Seattle Sounders FC tonight at 9 PM ET at Qwest Field (TV: ESPN2, ESPN Deportes; Radio: WADO 1280 AM).
"We have been tracking Carlos for the past few months and believe that he will immediately improve our back line," said Sporting Director Jeff Agoos. "We think that Carlos is an up-and-coming player with a bright future and we're excited to have him join our club."
Johnson, 24, was most recently with Norwegian Second Division side, Bryne FK, where he made 17 appearances and scored one goal in 2008. Prior to his time in Norway, the right back spent four years the Costa Rican First Division's CS Herediano. There, he played in 91 games and tallied four goals.
Johnson, who was brought up through CS Cartagines' (Costa Rica First Division) youth system, has earned seven caps for the senior national team. He has played at several national team youth levels including representing the Costa Rican Under-17 World Cup squad in 2001.
Red Bull New York also announced today that it acquired a conditional 2011 MLS SuperDraft pick from the Columbus Crew in exchange for the rights to defender Eric Brunner.
Brunner was drafted by the Red Bulls in the second round (16th overall) in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft out of Ohio State University, but did not appear in a first team game for the club.
Transactions: Red Bull New York signs defender Carlos Johnson. Red Bull New York also acquires a conditional 2011 MLS SuperDraft pick from the Columbus Crew in exchange for the rights to defender Eric Brunner.
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