Malcolm Johnston (soccer)

Malcolm Johnston (born February 12, 2001) is a Canadian soccer player for MLS Next Pro club Portland Timbers 2.

Early life
Johnston played youth soccer with Vaughan Azzurri. He also played hockey in his youth, but chose to pursue a soccer career instead.

College career
In March 2019, he committed to attend the University of Maryland, College Park and play for the men's soccer team, beginning in the fall. On August 30, 2019, he scored the game-winning goal in his collegiate debut, just four minutes after entering the match as a substitute, in a 1-0 victory over the South Florida Bulls. He played a major role in his first season and was named to the Big Ten Conference All-Freshman Team at the end of the season. During his sophomore and junior seasons, he earned Fall Academic All-Big Ten Accolades. During his senior season, he was named the Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week in September 2022. At the end of the season, he was named to the All-Big Ten First Team, the All-North Region Second Team, the Academic All-Big Ten Team, the 2022 Big Ten All-Tournament Team, and was invited to participate in the MLS College Showcase. He was also awarded the Terrapins 'goal of the season' with a bicycle kick against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. He also served as team captain during his junior and senior seasons and finished his college career with 14 goals and 13 assists. He also served as the team's primary penalty kick taker in 2022.

Club career
During 2018 and 2019, he played with Vaughan Azzurri in League1 Ontario, during the NCAA offseasons.

Johnston was selected in the first round (26th overall) of the 2023 MLS SuperDraft by New York City FC. He attended pre-season with the club, but did not ultimately sign with the team.

In February 2023, he signed a professional contract with Whitecaps FC 2 in MLS Next Pro. On May 29, 2023, Johnston scored his first professional goal in a 2–2 draw against LA Galaxy II.

Personal life
He is the younger brother of Canada national team player Alistair Johnston.