Jason Johnson Signs Generation adidas Contract

Major League Soccer and adidas announced the preliminary list of 2013 Generation adidas players. These players will participate in the 2013 adidas MLS Player Combine and enter the professional ranks through the 2013 MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas. Additional 2013 Generation adidas class members will be announced at a later date.

Among the 2013 Generation adidas class are three NSCAA All-Americans: Andrew Farrell, Mikey Lopez and Walker Zimmerman. Joining that group is Jamaican National Team member and Virginia Commonwealth University standout Jason Johnson.

Johnson has combined his speed and strength with a relentless work rate to make him one of the most exciting forwards in the college game. A native of Happy News, Jamaica, he made his debut for Jamaica’s senior national team on February 10, 2010, coming on in the second half against Argentina.

Players who join MLS as part of the Generation adidas program receive the opportunity to develop their game and hone their skills at the professional level. In addition to training and playing with one of Major League Soccer’s 19 professional clubs, Generation adidas players receive educational grants to further their college education. Generation adidas players do not count against an MLS team’s salary budget.

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