The 19-year-old will join up with the American side until the conclusion of their 2023 campaign in December. Austin FC also have an option to purchase the youngster for a six-figure fee.
This is Johnson’s third loan spell away from the Club after he signed from USL Championship with Charleston Battery in January 2022. Most recently he earned valuable game-time at FC Edinburgh, which saw them challenge towards the top end of cinch League One.
Alongside his loan spells, ‘EJ’ has also trained regularly and featured for Steve Kean’s Development Team.
On his loan to Austin FC, Hibernian FC Academy Director, Steve Kean commented: “This is a great opportunity for EJ to flourish in a competitive league in his home nation.
“EJ is a good example of us bringing in a young player, nurturing their talent through the Development Team and loan moves, like FC Edinburgh, and helping them to forge a career in the game.
“This loan will make him a better player that can either help us in the future or support the club financially if they choose to take the option.
“I have no doubt that EJ will grasp this opportunity with both hands and wish him all the best with Austin FC.”
