Alex DeJohn
{{short description|American soccer player}}
{{Use American English|date=March 2021}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Alex DeJohn
| image =
| image_size =
| caption =
| fullname = Alexander Ray DeJohn
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|5|10}}
| birth_place = Marlboro, New Jersey, United States
| height = {{convert|1.83|m|order=flip}}{{cite web |title=Alex DeJohn |url=https://www.atlutd.com/players/alex-de-john/ |access-date=August 21, 2022 |publisher=Atlanta United FC}}
| position = Defender
| currentclub =
| clubnumber =
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = Players Development Academy
| collegeyears1 = 2009–2012
| college1 = Old Dominion Monarchs
| collegecaps1 = 66
| collegegoals1 = 2
| years1 = 2011
| clubs1 = Central Jersey Spartans
| caps1 = 11
| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2013
| clubs2 = Ekenäs IF
| caps2 = 26
| goals2 = 2
| years3 = 2014
| clubs3 = TPS
| caps3 = 28
| goals3 = 1
| years4 = 2015–2016
| clubs4 = Start
| caps4 = 41
| goals4 = 1
| years5 = 2017–2018
| clubs5 = Dalkurd
| caps5 = 38
| goals5 = 2
| years6 = 2019–2020
| clubs6 = Orlando City
| caps6 = 12
| goals6 = 0
| years7 = 2021
| clubs7 = Pittsburgh Riverhounds
| caps7 = 0
| goals7 = 0
| years8 = 2021–2022
| clubs8 = Atlanta United
| caps8 = 9
| goals8 = 0
| years9 = 2021–2022
| clubs9 = Atlanta United 2
| caps9 = 6
| goals9 = 0
| club-update = June 11, 2024
}}
Alexander Ray DeJohn (born May 10, 1991) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a defender. Born in Marlboro, New Jersey, DeJohn played college soccer for the Old Dominion Monarchs before being drafted in the 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft by the New England Revolution as the 42nd pick (80th overall). Despite being drafted, DeJohn moved to Finland and joined Ekenäs IF before moving to Veikkausliiga club TPS.
DeJohn spent two seasons in Finland before moving to Norway with Start. He then moved to Sweden and signed with Dalkurd. In 2019, DeJohn moved back to the United States and signed with Orlando City where he played two seasons.
Early life and college
Born in Marlboro, New Jersey, DeJohn began his career with the Players Development Academy, where he played with the PDA Cruyff side.{{cite web |title=PDA Alumni |url=http://www.pdasoccer.org/alumni/index_E.html |publisher=Players Development Academy |accessdate=June 4, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140606215024/http://www.pdasoccer.org/alumni/index_E.html |archive-date=June 6, 2014 |url-status=dead |quote=Alex DeJohn}} In 2009, DeJohn entered Old Dominion University where he played college soccer for the Old Dominion Monarchs.{{cite web |title=Alex DeJohn 2012 |url=https://odusports.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/alex-de-john/1538 |website=ODU Sports}} He played with the Monarchs for four years, playing 66 games and scoring 2 goals. Following the 2012 season, DeJohn was named into the second team CAA All-Conference squad.{{cite news |title=Seven Monarchs On CAA All-Conference Squad |url=https://odusports.com/news/2012/11/8/208386294.aspx |access-date=March 28, 2021 |work=ODU Sports |date=November 8, 2012}}
Career
While playing college soccer for the Old Dominion Monarchs, DeJohn spent the summer of 2011 playing with the Central Jersey Spartans of the Premier Development League.{{cite web |title=2011 Central Jersey Spartans stats |url=http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2011/20204266.html#STATS |website=USLsoccer.com |publisher=United Soccer Leagues |accessdate=June 4, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111121231804/http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2011/20204266.html#STATS |archive-date=November 21, 2011 |url-status=dead }}
=Ekenäs IF and TPS=
On January 22, 2013, DeJohn was selected by the New England Revolution with the 42nd pick in the MLS Supplemental Draft (80th overall in the MLS SuperDraft).{{cite web |title=2013 MLS SuperDraft |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/history/superdraft/2013 |website=mlssoccer.com |accessdate=January 11, 2019 |quote=Alex DeJohn |archive-date=January 22, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122161921/https://www.mlssoccer.com/history/superdraft/2013 |url-status=dead }} Later in 2013, DeJohn moved to Finland and joined Kakkonen (third division) club Ekenäs IF. He made his debut for the club on April 28, 2013, against Gnistan, starting in the 4–1 defeat.{{cite web |title=EIF 1–4 Gnistan |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/04/28/finland/kakkonen/ekenas-idrotssforening/if-gnistan/1443628/ |website=Soccerway}} He scored his first goal for the club on May 25 against LPS, finding the net in the 3–0 victory.{{cite web |title=EIF vs LPS |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/05/25/finland/kakkonen/ekenas-idrotssforening/laajasalon-palloseura/1443654/ |website=Soccerway}}
Following his first season in Finland, DeJohn signed with Veikkausliiga (first division) club TPS.{{cite news |title=Riverhounds sign veteran and former Orlando City center back Alex DeJohn |url=https://pittsburghsoccernow.com/2021/02/09/riverhounds-sign-veteran-and-former-orlando-city-back-alex-dejohn/ |access-date=March 28, 2021 |work=Pittsburgh Soccer Now |date=February 9, 2021}} He made his debut for TPS on January 24, 2014, against Inter Turku, starting in a 3–2 defeat.{{cite web |title=Inter Turku 3–2 TPS |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/01/24/finland/league-cup/football-club-inter-turku/turku-palloseura/1604913/ |website=Soccerway}} He scored his goal for the club on February 19 against Mariehamn, scoring the opener in a 2–2 draw.{{cite web |title=Mariehamm 2–2 TPS |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/02/19/finland/league-cup/idrottsforeningen-kamraterna-mariehamn/turku-palloseura/1604917/ |website=Soccerway}}
=Start and Dalkurd=
Following his two seasons in Finland, DeJohn moved to Norway and signed with Eliteserien club Start. He made his club debut on April 7, 2015, against Lillestrøm, starting as the match ended in a 1–1 draw.{{cite web |title=Lillestrøm 1–1 Start |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/04/07/norway/eliteserien/lillestrom-sportsklubb/idrettsklubben-start-kristiansand/1975003/ |website=Soccerway}}
DeJohn stayed with Start for two seasons before moving to Sweden and signing with Superettan club Dalkurd. His debut for Dalkurd was on March 5, 2017, against AIK.{{cite web |title=AIK 0–0 Dalkurd |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2017/03/05/sweden/svenska-cupen/allmanna-idrottsklubben/dalkurd-ff/2374668/ |website=Soccerway}} He started as the match ended in a 0–0 draw. During the 2017 season, DeJohn helped Dalkurd finish in second place and earn promotion to the Allsvenskan. DeJohn scored his first goals in the Swedish top tier on August 27, 2018, against Hammarby, a brace during a 3–2 defeat.{{cite web |title=Dalkurd 2–3 Hammarby |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2018/08/27/sweden/allsvenskan/dalkurd-ff/hammarby/2698604/ |website=Soccerway}}
=Orlando City=
On January 10, 2019, DeJohn returned to the United States and joined Major League Soccer club Orlando City.{{cite web |url=https://www.prosoccerusa.com/mls/orlando-city-sc/orlando-city-signs-american-centerback-alex-de-john/ |title=Orlando City signs American centerback Alex De John |website=www.prosoccerusa.com |accessdate=January 11, 2019 |archive-date=December 18, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191218151327/https://www.prosoccerusa.com/mls/orlando-city-sc/orlando-city-signs-american-centerback-alex-de-john/ |url-status=dead }} He made his debut on March 2 against New York City FC, starting in the 2–2 draw.{{cite web |title=Orlando City 2–2 New York City FC |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2019/03/02/united-states/mls/orlando-city-fc/new-york-city/2959819/ |website=Soccerway}} Following his first season with Orlando, DeJohn had his contract option declined before re-signing with the club on November 27, 2019.{{cite news |title=Orlando City Re-Signs Defender Alex De John, Goalkeeper Mason Stajduhar |url=https://www.themaneland.com/2019/11/27/20986213/orlando-city-re-signs-defender-alex-de-john-goalkeeper-mason-stajduhar |access-date=March 28, 2021 |work=The Mainland |date=November 27, 2019}}
On December 2, 2020, following the 2020 season, DeJohn had his contract declined again and was thus released.{{cite news |last1=Rollins |first1=Sean |title=Orlando City Announces Roster Decisions Following 2020 MLS Season |url=https://www.themaneland.com/2020/12/2/22128635/orlando-city-announces-roster-decisions-following-2020-mls-season |access-date=March 28, 2021 |work=The Mainland |date=December 2, 2020}}
=Atlanta United=
On February 9, 2021, DeJohn joined USL Championship club Pittsburgh Riverhounds. However, a month later, on March 12, DeJohn signed with Major League Soccer side Atlanta United.{{cite news |last1=Roberson |first1=Doug |title=Atlanta United signs centerback Alex De John |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-united/atlanta-united-signs-centerback-de-john/257RFGMCWRAXHLHBB6GOKKVI3E/ |access-date=March 28, 2021 |publisher=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=March 12, 2021}} According to Riverhounds head coach Bob Lilley, the club had an agreement with DeJohn that he could terminate his contract if he receives and accepts an opportunity with a club in Major League Soccer.{{cite news |title=Despite some backlash, Lilley stands by Alex DeJohn release |url=https://pittsburghsoccernow.com/2021/03/17/despite-some-backlash-lilley-stands-by-alex-dejohn-release/ |access-date=March 28, 2021 |publisher=Pittsburgh Soccer Now |date=March 17, 2021}} On May 1, 2021, DeJohn appeared for Atlanta United 2, the club's reserve affiliate in the USL Championship, against OKC Energy.{{cite web |title=OKC Energy 0–1 Atlanta United 2 |url=https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2021/05/02/united-states/mls-reserve-league/okc-energy/atlanta-united-2/3484926/ |website=Soccerway}} He then made his debut for Atlanta United on May 9, 2021, in a 1–1 draw against Inter Miami, coming on as a 73rd-minute substitute.{{cite web |title=Inter Miami 1–1 Atlanta United |url=https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2021/05/09/united-states/mls/inter-miami/atlanta-united/3481225/ |website=Soccerway}} DeJohn's contract option was declined by Atlanta following the 2022 season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.atlutd.com/news/atlanta-united-announces-year-end-roster-moves-2022-josef-martinez|title=Atlanta United announces year-end roster moves | Atlanta United FC|website=atlutd}}
Career statistics
{{updated|June 11, 2024}}{{soccerway|alex-de-john/293613}}
| class=wikitable style=text-align:center
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition | ||||||||
| rowspan=2|Club
!rowspan=2|Season !colspan=3|League !colspan=2|Cup !colspan=2|Continental !colspan=2|Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| rowspan=1|Central Jersey Spartans
|2011 | 11 | 0 | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | 11 | 0 | ||
| rowspan=1|Ekenäs IF
|2013 | 26 | 1 | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | 26 | 1 | ||
| rowspan=1|TPS
|2014 | 28 | 1 | 4 | 1 | colspan=2|— | 32 | 2 | |
| rowspan=3|Start
|2015 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 1 | colspan=2|— | 24 | 1 | |
| 2016
|Tippeligaen | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | colspan=2|— | 20 | 1 | |
| colspan=2|Total
!41||1||3||1||0||0||44||2 | ||||||||
| rowspan=3|Dalkurd
|2017 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | colspan=2|— | 21 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 1 | colspan=2|— | 23 | 3 | |
| colspan=2|Total
!38||2||6||1||0||0||44||3 | ||||||||
| rowspan=3|Orlando City
|2019 |MLS | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | colspan=2|— | 9 | 0 | |
| 2020
|MLS | 6 | 0 | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | 6 | 0 | ||
| colspan=2|Total
!12||0||3||0||0||0||15||0 | ||||||||
| rowspan=3|Atlanta United
|2021 |MLS | 4 | 0 | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2022
|MLS |5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | colspan=2|— | 5 | 0 | ||
| colspan=2|Total
!9||0||2||0||0||0||11||0 | ||||||||
| rowspan=3|Atlanta United 2
|2021 | 3 | 0 | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2022
|USL Championship |3 | 0 | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | 3 | 0 | |||
| colspan=2|Total
!6||0||0||0||0||0||6||0 | ||||||||
| colspan=3|Career total
!171||5||18||3||0||0||189||8 |
References
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External links
- [https://www.atlutd.com/players/153/alex-de-john Profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412160640/https://www.atlutd.com/players/153/alex-de-john |date=April 12, 2021 }} at Atlanta United
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Category:Sportspeople from Marlboro Township, New Jersey
Category:Soccer players from Monmouth County, New Jersey
Category:American men's soccer players
Category:Men's association football defenders
Category:Old Dominion Monarchs men's soccer players
Category:Central Jersey Spartans players
Category:Turun Palloseura footballers
Category:Orlando City SC players
Category:Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC players
Category:Atlanta United FC players
Category:Atlanta United 2 players
Category:USL League Two players
Category:Veikkausliiga players
Category:Major League Soccer players
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Category:New England Revolution draft picks
Category:American expatriate men's soccer players
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