Kyle Johnston joined the Duke University men’s soccer program in February 2024 and currently serves as the assistant coach specializing in goalkeepers for the Blue Devils. In his first year with the team, he helped mentor goalkeeper Wessel Speel, who earned First Team All-America honors, was named ACC Goalkeeper of the Year, selected First Team All-ACC and recognized as a MAC Trophy semifinalist. Speel started all 19 matches, played 1,640 minutes, posted a 0.99 goals-against average and a .714 save percentage under Johnston’s guidance.
Before arriving at Duke, Johnston worked as the goalkeeper coach for the North Carolina Tar Heels men’s soccer program during the 2023 season. Under his watch, the team allowed just 15 goals in 22 matches (a 0.68 average), recorded eight shutouts and achieved a .828 save percentage, with the starting goalkeeper leading the conference and placing third nationally in both metrics.
