Sean Johnson was outstanding once again for NYCFC. (Mike DiNovo/USA TODAY Sports)
Sean Johnson, who made several spectacular saves to keep New York City FC within striking distance of the New England Revolution in its 2-1 defeat Sunday, was named the FrontRowSoccer.com’s player of the week Monday.
The veteran goalkeeper was honored for the week ending Sunday, Oct. 15.
It was the third time since mid-August that Johnson earned the honor.
Johnson made eight saves to keep City afloat in a game in which the squad played a man down after Jack Harrison was red-carded in the 26th minute.
The NYCFC keeper’s memorable stop came when denied Krisztian Nemeth in first-half stoppage time.
Johnson also made a sprawling save on Kei Kamara in the 77th minute.
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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)
Week 29 (Sept. 18) — Javi Marquez (New York Cosmos)
Week 30 (Sept. 25) — Caroline Casey (Sky Blue FC)
Week 31 (Oct. 2) — Kelley O’Hara (Sky Blue FC)
Week 32 (Oct. 9) — Sacha Kljestan (New York Red Bulls)
Week 33 (Oct. 16) — Sean Johnson (New York City FC)