Katie Johnson (footballer)

Katlyn Alicia Johnson Carreón (born 14 September 1994) is a former professional footballer who most recently played as a forward for National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club Angel City FC.

[2] Johnson attended Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy in La Canada, California and was a high school All-American soccer player.

[9] Johnson had her first appearance for the Red Stars as a substitute for Sam Kerr in the 46th minute of a 2–1 loss to the Portland Thorns in the 2019 Thorns Spring Invitational preseason tournament[10] In December 2021, San Diego Wave FC announced it has acquired the rights to Mexican international Johnson, fellow Southern California native Makenzy Doniak and Kelsey Turnbow in a trade with the Chicago Red Stars.

[17] Through birth and descent, Johnson was eligible to play for either the United States or Mexico national teams, ultimately choosing to represent the latter at the senior level.

[citation needed] Shortly after, Johnson appeared in two matches and scored one goal for the Mexico national team in the 2016 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Championship.

[citation needed] Johnson scored three goals at the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games helping Mexico win the gold medal.