John Wilson, a native of Seneca, SC attended Clemson University where he was named ALL ACC in 1997. He helped Clemson to an ACC Championship and #1 National Ranking in 1998. After college he he played professionally for the Kansas City Wizards who were the 2000 MLS Cup Champions and helped lead the Charleston Battery to the 2003 USL First Division Championship. For his defensive efforts he was also named to the All USL First Divison Team. In 2005 Wilson joined the the 4 time MLS Cup Champions, DC United.