• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
MENUMENU
MENUMENU
  • Home
  • About
    • Contact Us
    • FlaglerLive Board of Directors
    • Comment Policy
    • Mission Statement
    • Our Values
    • Privacy Policy
  • Live Calendar
  • Submit Obituary
  • Submit an Event
  • Support FlaglerLive
  • Advertise on FlaglerLive (386) 503-3808
  • Search Results

FlaglerLive

No Bull, no Fluff, No Smudges

MENUMENU
  • Flagler
    • Flagler County Commission
    • Beverly Beach
    • Flagler History
    • Mondex/Daytona North
    • The Hammock
    • Tourist Development Council
    • Marineland
  • Palm Coast
    • Palm Coast City Council
    • Palm Coast Crime
  • Bunnell
    • Bunnell City Commission
    • Bunnell Crime
  • Flagler Beach
    • Flagler Beach City Commission
    • Flagler Beach Crime
  • Cops/Courts
    • Circuit & County Court
    • Florida Supreme Court
    • Federal Courts
    • Flagler 911
    • Fire House
    • Flagler County Sheriff
    • Flagler Jail Bookings
    • Traffic Accidents
  • Rights & Liberties
    • First Amendment
    • Second Amendment
    • Third Amendment
    • Fourth Amendment
    • Fifth Amendment
    • Sixth Amendment
    • Seventh Amendment
    • Eighth Amendment
    • 14th Amendment
    • Sunshine Law
    • Religion & Beliefs
    • Privacy
    • Civil Rights
    • Human Rights
    • Immigration
    • Labor Rights
  • Schools
    • Adult Education
    • Belle Terre Elementary
    • Buddy Taylor Middle
    • Bunnell Elementary
    • Charter Schools
    • Daytona State College
    • Flagler County School Board
    • Flagler Palm Coast High School
    • Higher Education
    • Imagine School
    • Indian Trails Middle
    • Matanzas High School
    • Old Kings Elementary
    • Rymfire Elementary
    • Stetson University
    • Wadsworth Elementary
    • University of Florida/Florida State
  • Economy
    • Jobs & Unemployment
    • Business & Economy
    • Development & Sprawl
    • Leisure & Tourism
    • Local Business
    • Local Media
    • Real Estate & Development
    • Taxes
  • Commentary
    • The Conversation
    • Pierre Tristam
    • Diane Roberts
    • Guest Columns
    • Byblos
    • Editor's Blog
  • Culture
    • African American Cultural Society
    • Arts in Palm Coast & Flagler
    • Books
    • City Repertory Theatre
    • Flagler Auditorium
    • Flagler Playhouse
    • Special Events
  • Elections 2024
    • Amendments and Referendums
    • Presidential Election
    • Campaign Finance
    • City Elections
    • Congressional
    • Constitutionals
    • Courts
    • Governor
    • Polls
    • Voting Rights
  • Florida
    • Federal Politics
    • Florida History
    • Florida Legislature
    • Florida Legislature
    • Ron DeSantis
  • Health & Society
    • Flagler County Health Department
    • Ask the Doctor Column
    • Health Care
    • Health Care Business
    • Covid-19
    • Children and Families
    • Medicaid and Medicare
    • Mental Health
    • Poverty
    • Violence
  • All Else
    • Daily Briefing
    • Americana
    • Obituaries
    • News Briefs
    • Weather and Climate
    • Wildlife

Bunnell’s Eddie Johnson Shines in 5-1 Win Over El Salvador in Gold Cup Semi

July 22, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

Eddie Johnson, also known as Demolition Man. (© FlaglerLive)
Eddie Johnson, also known as Demolition Man. (© FlaglerLive)

Bunnell’s favorite son looks weird as hell–he dyed his trademark scalp-short hair blond a few weeks ago, and just added a lightning bolt–but Eddie Johnson was on the field barely 14 second Sunday as a sub midway in the second half when he soared over Salvadoran defenders and slammed a header in the upper corner of the goal to give the U.S. a 3-1 lead.

U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann made the substitution for Chris Wondolowski in the 61st minute just before Landon Donovan’s corner kick into the Salvadoran penalty area. Donovan would finish the day with a goal and three assists, and the U.S. won the quarterfinal CONCAF Gold Cup match 5-1. Five different players scored the five goals in Baltimore.

The U.S. plays Honduras in the semifinal at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Wednesday (July 24) at 7 p.m. Eastern. The championship game is on July 28 at Soldier File din Chicago.

Sunday’s was the team’s fifth straight win, but all those wins have been at the expense of relatively weak teams–Costa Rica (1-0), Cuba (4-1), Belize (6-1) and Guatemala (6-0).

Johnson, 29, made his first international appearance in 2004 against El Salvador. Sunday’s was his 54th appearance in an international match, and his 16th goal. He’s currently playing for the Seattle Sounders, where he has four goals in 12 games.

Johnson is battling for a spot on the U.S. national team’s squad for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Johnson has eight goals in nine World Cup qualifying appearances, but while his blazing speed and electrifying presence on the field have made him a crowd favorite, he’s had checkered success in international appearances and in MLS play, though he’s riding renewed success: he was the 2012 MLS Comeback Player of the Year.

Watch yesterday’s goal:

Support FlaglerLive's End of Year Fundraiser
Thank you readers for getting us to--and past--our year-end fund-raising goal yet again. It’s a bracing way to mark our 15th year at FlaglerLive. Our donors are just a fraction of the 25,000 readers who seek us out for the best-reported, most timely, trustworthy, and independent local news site anywhere, without paywall. FlaglerLive is free. Fighting misinformation and keeping democracy in the sunshine 365/7/24 isn’t free. Take a brief moment, become a champion of fearless, enlightening journalism. Any amount helps. We’re a 501(c)(3) non-profit news organization. Donations are tax deductible.  
You may donate openly or anonymously.
We like Zeffy (no fees), but if you prefer to use PayPal, click here.

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. gator says

    July 22, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    this is so great to hear something nice, and someone that made a difference in his life, and put bunnell on the map, and his parents should be so happy with him.it takes agreat parents to make a difference in his life.happy happy happy for him

    Loading...
  2. Anita says

    July 22, 2013 at 2:00 pm

    Congrats Eddie and Best of Luck on your World Cup team spot. You make Flagler County proud.

    Loading...
  3. confidential says

    July 22, 2013 at 2:42 pm

    Incredible head goal!! Congratulations to Eddie!! We are all, for sure, very proud in Flagler County and the Nation for this young Bunnell soccer player! Kudos.

    Loading...
  4. Binkey says

    July 22, 2013 at 3:01 pm

    His hair made an article in a national newspaper.

    Loading...
  5. Jennifer lopez says

    July 23, 2013 at 12:08 pm

    Eddie we rock you baby

    Loading...
  6. Jennifer lopez says

    July 23, 2013 at 12:10 pm

    Hey I got it !
    Eddie Johnson can be the next Mayor in Bunnell or CHief of Police, !!!

    Loading...
  7. Jessica foust says

    July 26, 2013 at 10:43 am

    We the family in bunnell love u and wish u the best of luck!!!!!!!

    Loading...

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

  • Conner Bosch law attorneys lawyers offices palm coast flagler county
  • grand living realty
  • politis matovina attorneys for justice personal injury law auto truck accidents

Primary Sidebar

  • grand living realty
  • politis matovina attorneys for justice personal injury law auto truck accidents

Recent Comments

  • Deborah Coffey on Flagler County’s Development Authority Board Wants to Wade Into Economic Development, Conjuring Grim History
  • Villein on Fact-Check: How Flagler County Misuses Numbers in Pitch of $110 Million Sports Complex
  • Mike on Jorge Salinas, Flagler County’s Steadying Deputy Administrator Since 2020, and His Wife, Are Killed in Crash
  • Ray W. on The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
  • Pogo on The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
  • Jim on Florida Attorney General Leads 21 States Backing ‘Parental Rights’ Over Child’s Gender Privacy in Court Case
  • Allyn Susan Feinsetin on Charlie Kirk, AI-Generated Martyr
  • Sherry on The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
  • Sherry on The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Friday, October 3, 2025
  • Jay Tomm on Jorge Salinas, Flagler County’s Steadying Deputy Administrator Since 2020, and His Wife, Are Killed in Crash
  • Sherry on The Supreme Court Resumes Its Rightward Reel
  • Martin on Flagler Beach Officer Who Wrongfully Arrested Man Outside Funky Pelican Will Serve 3 Days’ Suspension
  • Paul S on In a Surprise, Flagler Commissioners Vote 4-1 to Indemnify Contractor of South-Side Library for Up to $1.25 Million
  • Ray W. on The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
  • Pogo on The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
  • Be Kind on Jorge Salinas, Flagler County’s Steadying Deputy Administrator Since 2020, and His Wife, Are Killed in Crash

Log in

%d