Jonathan "Johnny" Rodriguez (born June 13, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a striker for USL Championship club Las Vegas Lights.
Rodriguez played six games in the 2020âÂÂ21 NISA season, scoring two goals in the play-offs for Oakland Roots. He made his USL Championship debut on 18 August 2021 in a 1âÂÂ1 draw with New Mexico United, coming on as a substitute. He made another substitute appearance against Las Vegas Lights FC on 21 August 2021.
Rodriguez was born in Madera, California on 13 June 1998 to Alfonso Rodriguez and Raquel Gaytan. He was a liberal studies and interdisciplinary studies major at Cal State University at Northridge. He is a Real Madrid supporter, and his favorite player is Cristiano Ronaldo. His favorite basketball player is Chris Paul, his favorite comedian is Kevin Hart, his favorite actress is Allison Williams, his favorite television show is ESPNâÂÂs SportsCenter, his favorite movie is Jumanji, and his favorite singer is Drake. According to the CSUN website, âÂÂthe best advice has been given is to âÂÂkeep your head upâ [and] his advice to young people is to âÂÂkeep working hard and never give upâÂÂâÂÂ. Also according to the CSUN website, âÂÂhis greatest heroes are his parentsâÂÂ.