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Carlos Johnson (soccer)
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Carlos Johnson is a Costa Rica
n footballer who currently plays for Cartaginés
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youth system. He joined Herediano
in 2004 and became one of the top right backs in Costa Rica. In his four years at the club Johnson appeared in 91 Primera División de Costa Rica
games and notched 4 goals. In 2008 Johnson signed with Norwegian club Bryne FK, and subsequently appeared in 17 matches for the club scoring one goal, but due to the club's economic problems, he was released from his contract in early 2009.
On March 19, 2009, Johnson signed with the New York Red Bulls, who had been seeking him since the summer transfer window. He made his New York debut on April 5 as a substitute for Jeremy Hall
in the 62nd minute of a 1–0 loss to the Chicago Fire at Toyota Park
. In his first Red Bulls start six days later he was shown the red card in the 78th after taking down Geoff Cameron
with a hard sliding tackle
in a scoreless draw with the Houston Dynamo
at Robertson Stadium
. After serving a one-match suspension
, he was immediately expelled for doing the same to deny Herculez Gomez
a goal-scoring opportunity in New York's penalty area
two minutes into the next game against the Kansas City Wizards
at CommunityAmerica Ballpark
on April 23. This established a new Major League Soccer (MLS)
record for fastest ejection from a contest, displacing Aidan Heaney
who had held the previous mark for almost thirteen years. Claudio López's successful penalty kick
as a result of the infraction was the only goal in the Red Bulls' 1–0 defeat. Johnson picked up his third red card of the campaign as a result of an altercation with Michael Harrington
right after the final whistle following another 1–0 loss to the Wizards at Giants Stadium
on September 12. His three transgressions equaled the league and franchise
records for most red cards in one season, which had been established by Branco in 1997. Johnson was waived by New York on February 12, 2010. On February 22, 2010 he signed with Colombian club Once Caldas
at the request of his former coach with New York Juan Carlos Osorio
.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica , officially the Republic of Costa Rica is a multilingual, multiethnic and multicultural country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Caribbean Sea to the east....
n footballer who currently plays for Cartaginés
C.S. Cartaginés
Club Sport Cartaginés Deportiva S.A. is a Costa Rican football club, that currently plays in the Costa Rican Primera División. The club plays in Estadio Jose Rafael Fello Meza, in Barrio Asis de Cartago, Costa Rica.-History:...
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Professional
Johnson began his career in the C.S. CartaginésC.S. Cartaginés
Club Sport Cartaginés Deportiva S.A. is a Costa Rican football club, that currently plays in the Costa Rican Primera División. The club plays in Estadio Jose Rafael Fello Meza, in Barrio Asis de Cartago, Costa Rica.-History:...
youth system. He joined Herediano
Club Sport Herediano
Club Sport Herediano is a football club based in Heredia, Costa Rica. The team plays in the Primera División and is one of the oldest in the country.-History:...
in 2004 and became one of the top right backs in Costa Rica. In his four years at the club Johnson appeared in 91 Primera División de Costa Rica
Primera División de Costa Rica
Primera División de Costa Rica is a professional league for association football clubs in Costa Rica. At the top of the Costa Rican league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 12 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Segunda División...
games and notched 4 goals. In 2008 Johnson signed with Norwegian club Bryne FK, and subsequently appeared in 17 matches for the club scoring one goal, but due to the club's economic problems, he was released from his contract in early 2009.
On March 19, 2009, Johnson signed with the New York Red Bulls, who had been seeking him since the summer transfer window. He made his New York debut on April 5 as a substitute for Jeremy Hall
Jeremy Hall (soccer)
Jeremy Hall is an American soccer player who currently plays for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer.-College:...
in the 62nd minute of a 1–0 loss to the Chicago Fire at Toyota Park
Toyota Park (Bridgeview)
Toyota Park is a soccer-specific stadium located at 71st Street and Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview, Illinois. It is the home stadium of the Chicago Fire Soccer Club, members of Major League Soccer . Toyota Park was developed at a cost of around $100 million. The facility opened June 11, 2006...
. In his first Red Bulls start six days later he was shown the red card in the 78th after taking down Geoff Cameron
Geoff Cameron
Geoffrey Scott "Geoff" Cameron is an American soccer player who currently plays for Houston Dynamo in Major League Soccer.-Youth and college:...
with a hard sliding tackle
Sliding tackle
A sliding tackle or slide tackle is a tackle in soccer in which a player attempts to take the ball away from an opposing player by deliberately leaving his feet and sliding along the ground with one leg extended to push the ball away from the opposing player.Sliding tackles can often be sources of...
in a scoreless draw with the Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo
The Houston Dynamo is an American professional soccer club, based in Houston, Texas, that plays in Major League Soccer, the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2005 as Houston 1836, the team name was renamed to Houston Dynamo following protests from Hispanic...
at Robertson Stadium
Robertson Stadium
John O'Quinn Field at Corbin J. Robertson Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Houston, located on the campus of the University of Houston. It is the home of the Houston Cougars football and women's soccer teams...
. After serving a one-match suspension
Suspension (punishment)
Suspension is a form of punishment that people receive for violating rules and regulations.- Workplace :Suspension is a common practice in the workplace for being in violation of an organization's policy...
, he was immediately expelled for doing the same to deny Herculez Gomez
Herculez Gomez
Herculez Gomez Hurtado is an American soccer player who currently plays for Estudiantes Tecos in the Primera División de México.-Early life:...
a goal-scoring opportunity in New York's penalty area
Penalty area
The penalty area , is an area of an association football pitch. It is rectangular and extends to each side of the goal and in front of it. Within the penalty area is the penalty spot , which is from the goal line, directly in-line with the centre of the goal...
two minutes into the next game against the Kansas City Wizards
Kansas City Wizards
Sporting Kansas City is an American professional soccer club based in Kansas City, Kansas that competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada...
at CommunityAmerica Ballpark
CommunityAmerica Ballpark
CommunityAmerica Ballpark is a multi-purpose stadium in Kansas City, Kansas, home of the Kansas City T-Bones of the independent American Association, and the temporary home of Kansas City Wizards of Major League Soccer. It is located in the Village West area at 1800 Village West Parkway...
on April 23. This established a new Major League Soccer (MLS)
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
record for fastest ejection from a contest, displacing Aidan Heaney
Aidan Heaney
Aidan Heaney is a retired English football player who played in Major League Soccer in 1996 with the New England Revolution...
who had held the previous mark for almost thirteen years. Claudio López's successful penalty kick
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
as a result of the infraction was the only goal in the Red Bulls' 1–0 defeat. Johnson picked up his third red card of the campaign as a result of an altercation with Michael Harrington
Michael Harrington (soccer)
Michael Harrington is an American soccer player who currently plays for Sporting Kansas City in Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:...
right after the final whistle following another 1–0 loss to the Wizards at Giants Stadium
Giants Stadium
Giants Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium, located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, in the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Maximum seating capacity was 80,242. The building itself was 230.5 m long, 180.5 m wide and 44 m high from service level to the top of the seating bowl and 54 m high to...
on September 12. His three transgressions equaled the league and franchise
Professional sports league organization
Professional sports leagues are organized in numerous ways. The two most significant types are a European model, characterised by a tiered structure using promotion and relegation to determine participation in a hierarchy of leagues or divisions and a North American model characterized by its use...
records for most red cards in one season, which had been established by Branco in 1997. Johnson was waived by New York on February 12, 2010. On February 22, 2010 he signed with Colombian club Once Caldas
Once Caldas
Corporación Deportiva Once Caldas is a Colombian association football team, based in Manizales. They were the surprise winners of Copa Libertadores de América in 2004, mainly due to the performances of Juan Carlos Henao and Jhon Viáfara...
at the request of his former coach with New York Juan Carlos Osorio
Juan Carlos Osorio
Juan Carlos Osorio The Recreationist , is a Colombian football manager and former football player who began his career in 1980 with Deportivo Pereira. He is currently managing Puebla FC in Mexico....
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International
Johnson has respresented Costa Rica at various levels. He was a member of Costa Rica's U-17 World Cup team in 2001, appearing in all 4 matches. He also debuted for the full national team in 2006, and has participated in Costa Rica's 2010 World Cup qualification campaign.Statistics
| League | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|
 Primera División de Costa RicaPrimera División de Costa Rica Primera División de Costa Rica is a professional league for association football clubs in Costa Rica. At the top of the Costa Rican league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 12 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Segunda División... |
91 | 4 |
 Adeccoligaen (Norway)Adeccoligaen The Norwegian First Division is the second highest division of the Norwegian football league system. Since 2005, the official name of the league has been Adeccoligaen.... |
17 | 1 |
 Major League SoccerMajor League Soccer Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada... |
13 | 0 |