John Jones (soccer)
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John Jones is a retired American soccer midfielder
who played professionally in the USISL and Major League Soccer
.
where he scored 37 goals his senior season. Jones began his collegiate career with American River College
in Sacramento, California
. He broke his arm mid-way through his sophomore season which forced him to sit out the remaining games. He then transferred to Sacramento State. He later spent six months with Tahuichi Academy. Jones also played for PC Aquias of the Central Coast Soccer League.
of the USISL. He was selected as First Team All-USISL. On February 2, 1997, the Los Angeles Galaxy
selected Jones in the second round (nineteenth overall) of the 1997 MLS Supplemental Draft
. He played five games with the Galaxy and another three on loan to the Orange County Zodiac of the USISL A-League. On July 1, 1997, the Galaxy waived Jones and he signed with the Zodiac on July 17. In February 1998, the Tampa Bay Mutiny
selected Jones in the second round (twenty-fourth overall) of the 1998 MLS Supplemental Draft
. Jones did not enter a first team game before being waived early in the season. On April 14, 1998, Jones signed with the Charleston Battery
. On May 28, 1998, the Battery traded Jones to the Nashville Metros
in exchange for Jeremy Gunn. He played seventeen games, scoring two goals for the Metros. On February 7, 1999, the Los Angeles Galaxy
again selected Jones, this time in the second round (twenty-second overall) of the 1999 MLS Supplemental Draft
. He played most of the season out on loan, then broke his leg in August. In 2000 and 2001, he played for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds
. In 2002, he played for the Charleston Battery
. In 2003, he played for the Des Moines Menace
of the Premier Development League. In 2005, he played one game with the Los Angeles Galaxy reserve team. In 2006, he joined the Vancouver Whitecaps of the USL First Division
.
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
who played professionally in the USISL and Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
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Youth
Jones graduated from Folsom High SchoolFolsom High School
Folsom High School is a nationally acclaimed American high school located in Folsom, California, established in 1922. It is a part of the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District...
where he scored 37 goals his senior season. Jones began his collegiate career with American River College
American River College
American River College is a California community college located in the southern edge of unincorporated Foothill Farms in Sacramento County, California....
in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, California
Sacramento is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the county seat of Sacramento County. It is located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in the northern portion of California's expansive Central Valley. With a population of 466,488 at the 2010 census,...
. He broke his arm mid-way through his sophomore season which forced him to sit out the remaining games. He then transferred to Sacramento State. He later spent six months with Tahuichi Academy. Jones also played for PC Aquias of the Central Coast Soccer League.
Professional
In 1996, Taylor turned professional with the expansion Sacramento ScorpionsSacramento Scorpions
The Sacramento Scorpions were an American soccer team that played in Sacramento, California.-Year-by-year:...
of the USISL. He was selected as First Team All-USISL. On February 2, 1997, the Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy
The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second...
selected Jones in the second round (nineteenth overall) of the 1997 MLS Supplemental Draft
1997 MLS Supplemental Draft
The 1997 Major League Soccer Supplemental Draft was held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on February 2, 1997.-Round 1:-Round 2:-Round 3:-External links:*...
. He played five games with the Galaxy and another three on loan to the Orange County Zodiac of the USISL A-League. On July 1, 1997, the Galaxy waived Jones and he signed with the Zodiac on July 17. In February 1998, the Tampa Bay Mutiny
Tampa Bay Mutiny
The Tampa Bay Mutiny was a charter franchise of Major League Soccer active from 1996 - 2001. They initially played in Tampa Stadium and were immediately successful, winning the first MLS Supporters' Shield behind MLS MVP Carlos Valderrama and high-scoring forward Roy Lassiter, whose 27 goals in...
selected Jones in the second round (twenty-fourth overall) of the 1998 MLS Supplemental Draft
1998 MLS Supplemental Draft
The three-round 1998 Major League Soccer Supplemental Draft was held on February 1, 1998 at the Airport Hilton in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.-Format:Major League Soccer held a professional player combine in Fort Lauderdale the last week of January 1998. On Saturday, January 31, 1998, the league held...
. Jones did not enter a first team game before being waived early in the season. On April 14, 1998, Jones signed with the Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery is an American professional soccer team based in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
. On May 28, 1998, the Battery traded Jones to the Nashville Metros
Nashville Metros
Nashville Metros is an American soccer team based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1989, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southeast Division of the Southern Conference...
in exchange for Jeremy Gunn. He played seventeen games, scoring two goals for the Metros. On February 7, 1999, the Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy
The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second...
again selected Jones, this time in the second round (twenty-second overall) of the 1999 MLS Supplemental Draft
1999 MLS Supplemental Draft
The 1999 Major League Soccer Supplemental Draft.-Round 1:-Round 2:-Round 3:...
. He played most of the season out on loan, then broke his leg in August. In 2000 and 2001, he played for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Pittsburgh Riverhounds is an American professional soccer team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1999, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
. In 2002, he played for the Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery is an American professional soccer team based in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
. In 2003, he played for the Des Moines Menace
Des Moines Menace
Des Moines Menace is an American soccer team based in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Founded in 1994, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Heartland Division of the Central Conference.The team plays its home games at Valley...
of the Premier Development League. In 2005, he played one game with the Los Angeles Galaxy reserve team. In 2006, he joined the Vancouver Whitecaps of the USL First Division
USL First Division
The United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
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