Another former United States international is ending his professional soccer career. After forward Clint Dempsey hanged his boots two weeks ago, midfielder Jermaine Jones decided to do the same on Friday. Jones, who made 69 appearances for USMNT, announced that he is ending his career after 18 years via social media.
“After 18 years I say good bye. I have a clear vision, after I had a couple of months to concentrate on what comes next!!! THANKS to all my teammates, coaches and clubs who stuck with me & believed in me through all of the years,” – wrote the 36-year-old on Instagram.
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Jermaine Jones started his career in Germany, where he was born, making his professional debut with Eintracht Frankfurt in 2000. He went on to play for several other European clubs, including Bayer Leverkusen, Beşiktaş and Blackburn Rovers, before coming to MLS in 2014 and signing with New England Revolution. After two years with Revolution, he spent one season in both Colorado Rapids and LA Galaxy. Jones’ last professional club was Premier Development League’s Ventura County Fusion for which he played one game in 2018.
Having both German and U.S. citizenship, Jermaine Jones opted to represent the United States on the international scene, debuting for USMNT in 2010. Jones scored three times while playing for the U.S. and was part of the 2014 FIFA World Cup squad.
