DeJuan Jones Joins San Jose Earthquakes from Columbus Crew

san jose, california - DeJuan Jones, the USMNT defender, moves to San Jose Earthquakes from Columbus Crew in a trade involving allocation money and international roster slots.

DeJuan Jones Signs with San Jose Earthquakes

DeJuan Jones, the United States defender, has been acquired by the San Jose Earthquakes from the Columbus Crew in a recent trade. The deal, finalized on Tuesday, saw the Crew receiving $175,000 in general allocation money and an international roster slot for 2025, along with an additional $250,000 in GAM for 2026.

Trade Details

In a separate move, Columbus traded a 2025 international slot to the Houston Dynamo in exchange for $125,000 in GAM for both 2025 and 2026.

Player Background

DeJuan Jones, aged 27, boasts one assist in five matches, including three starts, this season. He previously played under Quakes head coach Bruce Arena during his time with the New England Revolution.

Coach's Comments

Arena expressed his excitement about the acquisition, citing Jones' experience and versatility as valuable assets for the team.

Player Stats and National Team Involvement

Jones has accumulated eight goals and 18 assists in 157 MLS matches with the Revolution and Crew. He has also represented the U.S. men's national team nine times, with recent appearances in matches against Venezuela and Colombia.