Barca Residency Academy alumnus Emmanuel “EJ” Johnson wins 2023 MLS Next Pro Cup Championship with Austin FC II. Austin FC II overcame a second half deficit to defeat Columbus Crew II by a 3-1 scoreline in the 2023 MLS NEXT Pro Cup on Sunday night at Lower.com Field, winning a fourth consecutive road playoff match to be crowned league champions.
On loan from Hibernian FC, whom he signed with from Barca Residency Academy in 2022, Johnson logged eleven starts, one goal, and one assist in 26 appearances for the Verde this season helping Austin FC II it’s first MLS NEXT Cup Championship in their inaugural season.
