Sean Johnson accepts Section 8 Chicago's Player of the Year Award

Sean Johnson's seventh season in net for the Chicago Fire culminated in receipt of Section 8 Chicago's 2016 Player of the Year award, an honor Johnson officially received Saturday at The Globe Pub in Chicago.

Awarded by the club's Independent Supporters' Association since 2009, the Supporters' Player of the Year award is determined through fan vote and recognizes a season characterized by consistent performance along with a demonstrated commitment to the club, its tradition and its supporter-base.

The award also carries with it a $1,000 donation to the charity of the honoree's choice. In a touching gesture, Johnson made known Saturday that this year's funds would be directed to the LampStrong…