John Berner
John Berner is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper.
Career
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, after playing for four years with the SIU Edwardsville Cougars, Berner was selected as the 35th overall pick in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft by the Colorado Rapids. He then made his professional debut for the Rapids in Major League Soccer on March 15, 2014, against the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena.In January 2020, Berner signed with his hometown club, Saint Louis FC of the USL Championship. Saint Louis FC folded following the 2020 [USL Championship season].
In March 2021, Berner joined Memphis 901 FC ahead of the 2021 season. Berner played every minute in goal for Memphis until a ruptured right Achilles tendon ended his season in June. Berner was re-signed by Memphis on January 19, 2022.
On January 18, 2023, Berner joined MLS Next Pro expansion club Huntsville City as their first-ever goalkeeping coach.
On April 1, 2025, Berner signed a short-term deal with USL Championship side FC Tulsa.
Berner joined Hartford Athletic on August 27, 2025.