Position: Goalkeeper
Height: 6′ 3″
Weight: 207 lbs.
DOB: February 14, 1991
Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
Previous Club: Atlanta United 2
John Berner Bio
2025 (FC Tulsa): Signed to a short-term contract, bringing veteran leadership and depth to FC Tulsa’s goalkeeper unit… Offers experience across MLS, USL Championship, and MLS NEXT Pro levels.
2024 (Atlanta United 2): Logged four appearances with Atlanta United 2
2023 (Huntsville City FC – MLS NEXT Pro): Served in a dual role as goalkeeper and coach during Huntsville’s inaugural season… Made eight starts and tallied 28 saves, providing experience and stability between the posts.
2022 (Memphis 901 FC): Rejoined Memphis after a season-ending injury the year prior… Continued his recovery and veteran presence within the squad.
2021 (Memphis 901 FC): Started every match until a ruptured right Achilles tendon sidelined him midseason… Provided consistency and leadership from the back line.
2018–2020 (Phoenix Rising FC & OKC Energy FC – USL Championship): Played for Phoenix Rising FC, initially on loan before signing a full contract… Also featured on loan with OKC Energy FC under FC Tulsa assistant coach Alexis Vizarelis… Provided veteran stability and contributed to postseason pushes.
2016–2017 (Charlotte Independence – USL Championship): Recorded a career-high seven clean sheets in 20 appearances during the 2016 season… Proved to be a reliable and composed presence in goal.
2014–2015 (Colorado Rapids & Charlotte Independence – MLS/Loan): Selected No. 35 overall by the Colorado Rapids in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft… Made MLS debut on March 15, 2014, against New York Red Bulls… Gained key match experience on loan with Charlotte.
2010–2013 (SIU-Edwardsville): Earned Missouri Valley Conference Goalkeeper of the Year honors in back-to-back seasons (2012, 2013)… Named First Team All-MVC in 2012, showcasing his collegiate dominance at SIUE.
