Jaimel Johnson

Jaimel Johnson (born November 27, 1986) is a retired American soccer goalkeeper. She played collegiately at University of Tennessee. She was drafted by the Boston Breakers in 2009 and went on to be rostered on the Chicago Red Stars.

Early life Johnson was born in Greenville, South Carolina and grew up in Kettering, Ohio. She attended Chaminade Julienne High School.

Playing career

High School Johnson was a four-year member of the varsity soccer team at Chaminade Julienne High School. She graduated with the single-season school records for shutouts and goals against average. Johnson also played for the Olympic Development Program.

Her other accolades include being named an All-American by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America and being named to the All-SEC First Team. She was named to the Hermann Trophy watch list and was a nominee for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award. She went on to be rostered with the Chicago Red Stars. She was nominated for the WPS' Hint Water Sportswoman of the Year Award. After two seasons at Iowa, Johnson was announced as an assistant coach for the University of Texas. This reunited Johnson with her college coach, Angela Kelly. Johnson remained with the program for four years. In 2022, she served as an envoy to Benin for the U.S. Department of State with the Sports Diplomacy program.