for the Aztex attracted the attention of the Portland Timbers, a Major League Soccer expansion side for the 2011 season. At the end of the 2010 league season, Johnson was announced as one of the Timbers first four signings, along with Steve Cronin, Ryan Pore and Bright Dike. Because Portland had second draft pick behind fellow expansion side Vancouver Whitecaps, they announced they had previously signed Johnson, by taking him to their former USL side before the transfer deadline on 14 August and loaning him back to the Aztex for the remainder of the 2010 season. He was listed on the Timbers' roster as a forward. Johnson was a late substitute for Jorge Perlaza in the Timbers' first MLS home game and fourth in all, as they defeated Chicago Fire 4–2 on 15 April 2011. Johnson announced his retirement on 20 April 2012, the same day that Portland acquired forward Mike Fucito. Coaching career Dundee In July 2014, Johnson was announced as the new under-20 manager for Dundee. International career Johnson has represented England at under-16, under-18, under-19 and 20 levels. His form during his time at Manchester United earned him a place in the England team in the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship, after scoring twice in a friendly game before the tournament. Johnson played in all three of England's games against Japan, Egypt and Colombia during the tournament in the United Arab Emirates, but England picked up just one point and were eliminated in the group stage. Career statistics Club Updated to 14 August 2011. Honours Individual USSF D-2 Pro League Best XI (1): 2010 Personal life Johnson married during the off-season between the 2010 and 2011 American League seasons. Notes A. Johnson signed for Portland Timbers before the 2010 transfer deadline and was loaned back to Austin for the remainder of the 2010 season. B. Johnson played one game for Bradford City in the EFL Trophy during the 2006–07 season. C. Johnson played two games, scoring one goal, for Austin Aztex in the play-offs during the 2010 season. References External links Austin Aztex bio Portland Timbers bio 1984 births Living people Sportspeople from Chester English footballers Association football midfielders Association football forwards Manchester United F.C. players Royal Antwerp F.C. players Coventry City F.C. players Crewe Alexandra F.C. players Bradford City A.F.C. players Chester City F.C. players Austin Aztex FC players Portland Timbers players English Football League players