A strong winger with plenty of technical ability on the ball, Levonte Johnson was selected 29th overall by Whitecaps FC in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft from Syracuse University and then signed with the club's MLS NEXT Pro side Whitecaps FC 2 (WFC2).
In June 2023, Johnson signed an MLS contract with the first team through 2023, with club options for 2024 and 2025.
COLLEGE
'19-'22: During his time at Syracuse, Johnson scored 11 goals and added six assists across 25 starts for Syracuse in the 2022 season, helping the side win the NCAA Division I National Championship. Johnson was one of three MAC Hermann Trophy finalists and was named to the United Soccer Coaches First Team All-America, All-ACC First Team, and All-South Region First Team. Prior to joining Syracuse, Johnson recorded nine goals, eight assists in 20 starts and 22 appearances with Seattle University in 2021. In addition, Johnson previously spent time with Salt Lake Community College in his sophomore year, starting 16 of his 18 appearances and recording 11 goals as well as 10 assists. In his freshman year, the forward added 10 goals and four assists for Eastern Florida State College.
PORTLAND TIMBERS U-23
'21: Johnson played for Portland Timbers U-23 in USL League Two in 2021, tallying a goal in seven appearances.
YOUTH
In his youth, Johnson spent time with B.S.T. Soccer Academy and Masters Fútbol Academy in Toronto, Ontario.
