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Sam Johnson Ready to Head Overseas

October 20, 2016 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Chicago Stars FC News Release


Sam Johnson Ready to Head Overseas
Sam Johnson Ready to Head Overseas
(Chicago Stars FC)

CHICAGO - The Chicago Red Stars announced today that defender Samantha Johnson will be on loan to Melbourne Victory during the National Women's Soccer League offseason.

A member of the Red Stars since 2014, Johnson has since appeared in 47 games, including starting in all but one in the 2016 season (due to injury). Johnson currently ranks in the top 5 for active Red Stars in minutes played, coming in with just over 4000 minutes.

Melbourne Victory will begin their season against Adelaide United on Saturday, November 5. Full schedule can be viewed here.

Johnson will return to the Chicago Red Stars prior to the start of the 2017 NWSL season.

Chicago Red Stars, founded in 2007, are one of ten professional teams in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and one of the longest tenured clubs in North American women's soccer. The team boasts stars from the World Cup Champion U.S. Women's National Team, in addition to some of the top international players from around the world. For more information on the Red Stars and to purchase tickets, please visit the team's official website.

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