Real Monarchs Add Canadian International To 2021 Roster

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Real Monarchs continue to bolster their 2021 roster following the announcement that Malik Johnson has agreed to join the team.

Johnson, 22, joins the Monarchs following a two-year stint with the Tampa Bay Rowdies of the United Soccer League (USL). During his time with the Rowdies, Johnson helped them to an Eastern Conference title in 2020. He appeared in 33 matches, scoring 5 goals and notching 11 assists.

Prior to joining the Rowdies, Johnson spent his first four professional seasons in his hometown of Toronto as a member of Toronto FC II. He tallied 7 goals and 3 assists in 73 appearances for TFCII, earning two promotions and first-team appearances for Toronto FC in the 2016 and 2018 Canadian Championship competitions.

Toronto -> Tampa Bay -> The good old 801

Good to have you here Malik!! 🇨🇦🍁

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— Real Monarchs (@RealMonarchs) January 29, 2021

“The Club is very proud to announce the addition of Malik to the Monarchs roster,” Real Salt Lake Assistant General Manager Tony Beltran said. “Malik has proven himself a capable winger at the USL level and is someone our staff believes has a very high ceiling. We look forward to his continued development within our pathway.

Johnson grew up in Toronto, Ontario and has represented the Canadian National Team with six appearances at the U-17 and U-20 levels. In February 2020, the midfielder was named to the Canadian U-23 provisional roster ahead of the CONCACAF Men’s Olympic Qualifying Championship.