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Jaimel Johnson (FA)
Goalkeeper
Team: Chicago Red Stars
Jaimel Johnson
Height: 5'7''
Birth Date: 11/27/1986
Hometown: Dayton, Ohio
Previous Team: Ohio Elite Soccer Academy
How Acquired:
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WPS:
  • Selected in the 10th round of the WPS General Draft by Boston Breakers
International:
  • Member of the 2008 U-23 National Team player pool. Part of the U-21 National Team player pool from 2005-2006 and the U-19 National Team player pool player in 2003. 

Club:
  • Played for Ohio Elite U-18 Soccer Academy where she won four consecutive state titles from 2001-04.

College:
  • Starting goalkeeper for Tennessee from 2006-08. Played all but 23 minutes of her senior season, posting a 1.24 GAA and five shutouts.  Named to the 2008 Hermann Trophy Watch List. Voted MVP of 2008 SEC Tournament and included on Top Drawer Soccer’s National Team of the Season. Earned All-SEC first team and SEC All-Academic Team honors.

High School / Youth Club:
  • Participated in the Olympic Development Pool national camp in 2003.

1.What are the three things you can never be without while traveling?
  • Ipod
  • Pillow
  • Cell Phone
2. If you didn’t play professional soccer, what other profession would you want to try – and why?
    TV Show Host because I would get to speak to so many different and unique individuals. I mean Ellen's job seems amazing.
3. What’s your perfect day off?
    Sleeping in and then cooking a big breakfast and chillin the rest of the day with friends and having some good laughs.
4. What famous person most inspires you and why?
    Alicia Keys or Oprah because they remain incredibly humble despite their success and they love to help others.
5. If you had a dinner party, who are the four people you would invite (can be living or dead)?
    Maya Angelou, Oprah, Tyler Perry, Lil Wayne
6. If there were one adjective to describe you, what would it be?
    Goofy
7. What’s on your workout / pre-game iPod playlist?
    Some R&B and old school slow jams with some hip hop at the end.
QUICK HITS – List your top three favorites:
TV Shows:
    1. Law & Order: SVU
    2. America's Best Dance Crew
    3. Sportscenter
Place to Shop:
    1. Finish Line
    2. Marshalls/ TJ Maxx
    3. Most major department stores
Restaurants:
    1. Cheesecake Factory
    2. P.F. Changs
    3. Popeyes
Professional Athletes:
    1. LeBron James
    2. Kristine Lilly
    3. Larry Fitzgerald
Cities (in any country):
    1. Atlanta
    2. San Francisco
    3. San Diego
 
jamiel, wenino and danesha adams at the Chicago White Sox game
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