The left-sided defender has spent the last two years with Steve Nicol's Major League Soccer side New England Revolution after having unsuccessful trials with Paris St Germain, Bastia, Colchester United, Wycombe Wanderers and Birmingham City. He had previously spent two years playing in the Republic of Ireland for eircom Premier League sides Bohemians, Shelbourne and Longford Town. John graduated from American University in May 1999 and has also played for Boston Bulldogs and New Orleans Riverboat Gamblers.