Charlotte FC recently announced that it signed Andrew Johnson '25 to a first-team contract. Johnson's contract will see him signed for the entirety of the 2026 season, with a club option for future seasons. Johnson was drafted 47th overall by Charlotte during the 2025 Major League Soccer SuperDraft ahead of his senior season with the Red. Andrew Johnson will be the fourth former Red player to play in the MLS, behind only David Mahoney '05, Emeka Eneli '23 and Alex Harris '26. Before his time with the Red, Johnson played for the Philadelphia Union Academy, a youth developmental team for the Philadelphia Union of the MLS. Johnson has also represented Saint Vincent and the Grenadines' national team, already earning six caps for the team. Johnson highlighted the Red's 2022 NCAA tournament victory over No. 6 Maryland as his favorite Red memory. Signing a professional contract to play in the MLS for Charlotte FC represented the achievement of a lifelong dream for Johnson. Johnson acknowledged how his time at Cornell prepared him for the jump to the MLS, expressing gratitude for the trust his coaches put in him and the amount of work they put in year in and year out. Johnson's strong connection to Saint Vincent, alongside the hiring of an experienced head coach who previously coached in the MLS, bolstered his interest in representing Saint Vincent on the national stage. Johnson does not plan on slowing down anytime soon, with a really good support system reminding him this is a great achievement. And Johnson's impact on the pitch during his career at Cornell is undeniable, with multiple NCAA tournament runs demonstrating how successful his time with the Red was. But Johnson's journey to the MLS was not without its challenges, having played for the Philadelphia Union Academy and FC Delco Academy before joining the Red. So Johnson's signing with Charlotte FC marks a major milestone in his career, and he is eager to get started with the team. Johnson's experience playing for the Red and representing Saint Vincent and the Grenadines' national team has prepared him well for the MLS, and he is confident in his abilities to make a positive impact on the team.