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Forward Jason Johnson Returns to Phoenix Rising Football Club

By Phoenix Rising FC Communications, 12/07/17, 2:30PM MST

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Jason Johnson struts toward the crowd following a goal against Tulsa Roughnecks FC. (Michael Rincon/PHXRisingFC.com)

Led club with 13 goals during 2017 season

PHOENIX (December 7, 2017) — Phoenix Rising FC announced today it has re-signed forward Jason Johnson for the 2018 season. Johnson led the club in scoring with 13 goals. He also provided three assists.

Johnson was one of the club’s first signings of the 2017 season, officially joining the organization even before the club rebranded. He made his club debut as a starter in the season opener against Toronto FC II on March 25 and scored his first goal of the year on May 13 in a 2-1 win over OKC Energy FC. In week 10 and 17, Johnson was named the USL Team of the Week and was the USL Player of the Week in Week 17. Johnson is the sixth player to re-sign with the club for 2018, following Alessandro Riggi, Carl Woszczynski, Chris Cortez, Amadou Dia, and Kevon Lambert.

The 2018 season is presented by Equality Health and Phoenix Rising season tickets are on sale now. Every season ticket purchase comes with season ticket benefits, which include a Phoenix Rising FC shop gift card, bring-a-friend vouchers, and a Didier Drogba bobblehead plus much more. Season tickets can be purchased online by going to www.PHXRisingFC.com or fans can speak with a Phoenix Rising FC account rep by calling 602.900.0083.

 

About Phoenix Rising FC
Phoenix Rising FC is the highest-level professional soccer franchise in Arizona’s history. Legendary Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba, Kona Grill CEO Berke Bakay and an impressive collection of business leaders and international celebrities, own the club. Established in 2013, Phoenix Rising FC is one of 12 cities applying for Major League Soccer expansion. In October 2017, Phoenix Rising FC acquired Premier Development League (PDL) side FC Tucson. The club currently plays in the United Soccer League, the largest Division 2 professional league in the world. The 2018 Season is presented by Equality Health. For more information about the club, visit the team's website at
PhxRisingFC.com. You can also follow the team on Facebook (PHXRisingFC), Twitter (@PHXRisingFC), Instagram (@PHXRisingFC), Snapchat (PHXRisingFC) and YouTube (PhoenixRisingFootballClub). For season tickets call (602.900.0083) or visit PHXRisingFC.com.