Sporting Kansas City has brought Norwegian midfielder Lasse Berg Johnsen into their fold, the Major League Soccer club revealed on Wednesday.
The 26-year-old player comes to Kansas City from Swedish club Malmo FF, signing a deal that runs through the 2027-28 season with an additional year option for 2028-29.
David Lee, the club’s president of soccer operations and general manager, expressed enthusiasm about the new signing.
“We are delighted to add Lasse to the team,” Lee stated. “Lasse is a highly experienced and accomplished player in both the domestic and international game, and he arrives in Kansas City as he enters the prime of his career.”
Lee continued his praise for the Norwegian midfielder’s abilities and character.
“He has excellent quality in possession and fits the profile of midfielder that we wanted to add to the squad. Lasse has shown throughout his career that he is a winner, while his personality and character will elevate our locker room,” Lee added.
Throughout his professional career in Scandinavian leagues since 2019, Berg Johnsen has recorded 18 goals and 21 assists across 258 matches.
Sporting Kansas City is set to kick off their 2026 MLS regular season campaign on Saturday evening when they face the San Jose Earthquakes in California.
