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John Berner (born February 14, 1991) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Atlanta United 2 of MLS Next Pro.

Career

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, after playing for four years with the SIU Edwardsville Cougars, Berner was selected as the 35th overall pick in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft by the Colorado Rapids.[1] He then made his professional debut for the Rapids in Major League Soccer on March 15, 2014, against the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena.[2]

In January 2020, Berner signed with his hometown club, Saint Louis FC of the USL Championship.[3] Saint Louis FC folded following the 2020 USL Championship season.[4]

In March 2021, Berner joined Memphis 901 FC ahead of the 2021 season.[5] Berner played every minute in goal for Memphis until a ruptured right Achilles tendon ended his season in June. Berner was re-signed by Memphis on January 19, 2022. [6]

On January 18, 2023, Berner joined MLS Next Pro expansion club Huntsville City as their first-ever goalkeeping coach.[7]

Career statistics

As of July 8, 2014[8]
Club Season League MLS Cup U.S. Open Cup CONCACAF Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Colorado Rapids 2014 MLS 5 0 0 0 5 0
Career total 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0

References

  1. ^ "2014 MLS SuperDraft: Colorado Rapids select goalkeeper John Berner with 35th selection". Colorado Rapids. Retrieved March 15, 2014.
  2. ^ "Colorado Rapids vs. New York Red Bulls (March 15, 2014)". Major League Soccer. Archived from the original on March 16, 2014. Retrieved March 15, 2014.
  3. ^ "STLFC SIGNS GOALKEEPER JOHN BERNER". SaintLouisFC.com. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  4. ^ Straus, Brian. "USL's Saint Louis FC to Fold to Make Room for MLS Expansion Team". Sports Illustrated.
  5. ^ "MEMPHIS 901 FC SIGNS GOALKEEPER JOHN BERNER". memphis901fc.com. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  6. ^ "901 FC RE-SIGNS 2021 STARTING GOALKEEPER JOHN BERNER". Memphis901FC.com. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  7. ^ "Huntsville City FC Names Former Premier League Midfielder Jack Collison as the First Head Coach in Team History". MLSNextPro.com. MLS Next Pro. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
  8. ^ John Berner at Soccerway

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