DANITA JOHNSON
Danita Johnson is the President of Business Operations at D.C. United and one of the most respected executives in professional sports. A member of Sports Business Journal’s Forty Under 40, she has led record-breaking partnerships, first-of-their-kind media deals, and cultural moments that have redefined the business of Major League Soccer. With over 20 years of experience across the WNBA and MLS, including her tenure as President and COO of the Los Angeles Sparks, Johnson is known for her vision, clarity, and ability to drive transformational growth through innovation, strategy, and purpose.