Sean Johnson enjoyed a memorable week in goal for NYCFC. (Vincent Carchietta/USA TODAY Sports)
New York City FC goalkeeper Sean Johnson, who recorded as shutout in one game and made several exceptional saves in another, was named the FrontRowSoccer.com player of the week.
It was the second honor for the veteran goalkeeper within four weeks as Johnson was honored for the week ending Sunday, Sept. 10. He also earned the honor Aug. 14.
While he was rarely tested, Johnson secured a clean sheet in City’s 1-0 home win over Sporting Kansas City Wednesday night. He wound up on the losing end of a 1-0 result to the Portland Timbers at Yankee Stadium Saturday, but was outstanding in the net. making seven saves.
Johnson made a spectacular, one-handed save on Diego Valeri in the 84th minute, which denied the visitors from doubling the score.
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FrontRowSoccer.com player of the week winners
Week 1 (March 6) — Joseph Bendik (Orlando City SC)
Week 2 (March 13) — David Villa (New York City FC)
Week 3 (March 20) — Rodney Wallace (New York City FC)
Week 4 (March 27) — Vincent Bezecourt (New York Red Bulls II)
Week 5 (April 3) — Ronald Matarrita (New York City FC)
Week 6 (April 10) — Jimmy Maurer (New York Cosmos)
Week 7 (April 17) — Tyler Adams (New York Red Bulls)
Week 8 (April 24) — Alex Muyl (New York Red Bulls)
Week 9 (May 1) — Jack Harrison (New York City FC)
Week 10 (May 8) — Rodney Wallace (New York City FC)
Week 11 (May 15) — Sam Kerr (Sky Blue FC)
Week 12 (May 22) — David Villa (New York City FC)
Week 13 (May 29) — Kemar Lawrence (New York Red Bulls)
Week 14 (June 5) — Alex Callens and Maxime Chanot (New York City FC)
Week 15 (June 12) — No award given
Week 16 (June 19) — Bradley Wright-Phillips (New York Red Bulls), David Villa (New York City FC)
Week 17 (June 26) — Ben Sweat (New York City FC)
Week 18 (July 3) — Sam Kerr (Sky Blue FC)
Week 19 (July 10) — Sam Kerr (Sky Blue FC)
Week 20 (July 17) — Eric Calvillo (New York Cosmos)
Week 21 (July 24) — Daniel Royer (New York Red Bulls)
Week 22 (July 31) — Eric Calvillo (New York Cosmos)
Week 23 (Aug. 7) — David Villa (New York City FC)
Week 24 (Aug. 14) — Sean Johnson (New York City FC)
Week 25 (Aug. 21) — Sam Kerr (Sky Blue FC)
Week 26 (Aug. 28) — Aaron Long (New York Red Bulls)
Week 27 (Sept. 4) — Sacha Kljestan (New York Red Bulls)
Week 28 (Sept. 11) — Sean Johnson (New York City FC)
