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Johnny Russell

Johnny Russell

35-Year-Old Forward/MidfielderF/M
Real Salt Lake
MLS
DOB 4/8/1990
Joins Salt Lake
F/MReal Salt Lake
April 26, 2025
Russell is joining Real Salt Lake and ending his free agency after departing Sporting Kansas City at the end of the 2024 season, the club announced. "We are pleased to add an accomplished MLS veteran to our team. Johnny has seen virtually everything possible on and off the field during his storied career in both the U.S. and in the U.K., and we believe in his leadership, his work ethic and skillset," said RSL Chief Soccer Officer Kurt Schmid.
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Russell has joined Real Salt Lake and is eligible to compete on Saturday against San Diego FC. The 35-year-old winger scored 67 goals in 232 matches across all competitions during seven seasons with Sporting Kansas City. Russell is the highest-scoring Scottish-born player in MLS history and has 14 caps with the Scotland national team. He previously played for Dundee United, Forfar Athletic, Raith Rovers, and Derby County before arriving in Major League Soccer.
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  1. Ariath Piol
  2. Zavier Gozo
  3. William Agada
  4. Jesus Barea
  5. Johnny Russell
  6. Axel Kei
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Sorare MLS: Deke's Diamonds GW 480
Sorare MLS: Deke's Diamonds GW 480
May 27, 2024
May 27, 2024
Sergio Busquets has quietly been elite on Sorare this season and Deke Mathews is touting him as a top value play after a weekend of rest.
Sorare MLS: Deke's Diamonds GW 465
Sorare MLS: Deke's Diamonds GW 465
April 4, 2024
April 4, 2024
Denis Bouanga loves to play crosstown rival LA Galaxy and he's one of the favorites of Deke Mathews for GW 465 at Sorare.
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Becomes free agent
F/MFree Agent
November 14, 2024
Russell (groin) won't return to Sporting Kansas City for the 2025 MLS season, the club announced Thursday.
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Missing decision day
F/MSporting Kansas City
October 18, 2024
Russell (groin) is out for Saturday's trip to Dallas.
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Leads team in crosses
F/MSporting Kansas City
September 17, 2024
Russell recorded six crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Seattle Sounders FC.
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Starts Saturday
F/MSporting Kansas City
July 20, 2024
Russell (groin) is in the starting lineup in Saturday's match against St. Louis City.
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Late call for Wednesday
F/MSporting Kansas City
July 16, 2024
Russell (groin) has been given a questionable tag for Wednesday's trip to Vancouver.
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