Former Michigan State soccer standout DeJuan Jones named to USA's Gold Cup roster
Former Michigan State soccer standout DeJuan Jones was named to the United States Men’s National Soccer Team’s (USMNT) Gold Cup roster on June 12. The 23-man roster will compete in the tournament’s group stages from Saturday through Tuesday, July 4.
Jones currently plays for Major League Soccer side New England Revolution. The left-back has made 117 appearances in five seasons with the Revs. The 25-year old has tallied six goals and 16 assists since being drafted 11th overall in the 2019 Major League Soccer Super Draft.
The East Lansing, Mich., native has received two previous call-ups to the United States Men’s National Soccer Team. Jones made his international debut in January 2023 against Serbia in a substitute role. He made his first international start three days later against Colombia.
Jones graduated from East Lansing High School before starting his college soccer career at Michigan State. He played in 76 matches during his time with the Spartans. Jones scored 16 goals and accumulated 14 assists in four seasons at Michigan State.
The USMNT Gold Cup roster is typically filled with U.S.-based players. Jones will compete with New York Red Bulls’ John Tolkin for the starting left-back role during the tournament.
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SCHEDULE
The USMNT will play three matches during the group stages, with a spot in the quarterfinals of the tournament on the line.
The Gold Cup kicks off with USA-Jamaica on Saturday at Soldier Field in Chicago. Fans can watch the game on FS1, with kickoff expected at 10 p.m. ET.
Jones and the USMNT will then head to St. Louis to face Saint Kitts and Nevis on June 28. The game’s broadcast will begin on FS1 at 9:30 p.m. ET.
The team’s third and final group stage match will be played in Charlotte, N.C., on July 7. Kickoff against Trinidad and Tobago is at 7:30 p.m. ET.
