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Sporting Kansas City Signs Norway's Lasse Berg Johnsen

2/19/2026

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Sporting Kansas City signed midfielder Lasse Berg Johnsen, a 26-year-old Norway international, from Malmö FF.
His contract runs through the 2027-28 season, with an option for 2028-29.
David Lee, Sporting's President of Soccer Operations, praised Berg Johnsen's experience and character.
Berg Johnsen has made 258 career appearances, with 18 goals and 21 assists.
He helped Malmö win the Allsvenskan title and the Swedish Cup.

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Sporting Kansas City signed midfielder Lasse Berg Johnsen, a 26-year-old Norway international, from Malmö FF.
His contract runs through the 2027-28 season, with an option for 2028-29.
David Lee, Sporting's President of Soccer Operations, praised Berg Johnsen's experience and character.
Berg Johnsen has made 258 career appearances, with 18 goals and 21 assists.
He helped Malmö win the Allsvenskan title and the Swedish Cup.