The nuttiest travel adventure of Dave Johnson’s 27 seasons as D.C. United’s first — and only — TV play-by-play announcer probably came in 2020, just before the coronavirus pandemic hit.
Johnson is also the Washington Wizards’ radio voice, and when the MLS and NBA seasons overlap, schedules can test even the most nimble traveler.
The Wizards were starting a four-game western swing on a Friday night in Salt Lake City. United was opening the season at home Saturday afternoon.
After the Wizards’ game, Johnson scrambled to catch a red-eye to Boston because there were no other late-night flights heading east.