Austin FC reached an agreement with Deportivo Cali for the transfer of Jhojan Valencia in January 2022, inking the defensive midfielder to a three-year guaranteed contract through the end of the 2024 season with an additional option for 2025. The Colombian made 40 appearances (20 starts) for the Verde & Black during his first two seasons in ATX, recording three assists.
A tenacious defensive midfielder, Valencia made 73 appearances in all competitions for Deportivo Cali before moving to Austin, registering one (1) goal and one (1) assist en route to two (2) Colombian First Division Titles – the first league championship coming in 2015 during his debut season with Cali and the second in 2021. In addition, the midfielder spent time on loan with Cúcuta Deportivo in 2017 and two (2) seasons on loan with Unión Magdalena in 2018 and 2019, helping Unión win promotion to the Colombian top flight for the 2019 season. In total, Valencia made 163 professional appearances in Colombia from 2015-2021.
