By Mariana Smithfield
April 22, 2025
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Crew announced today the acquisition of $425,000 in General Allocation Money ($175,000 in 2025 GAM and $250,000 in 2026 GAM) and a 2025 International Roster Slot from the San Jose Earthquakes in exchange for Defender DeJuan Jones.
The Black & Gold brought Jones to Columbus via trade with the New England Revolution on July 31, 2024. The Lansing, Mich. native played in 15 MLS regular season matches (seven starts) during the past two seasons, notching two goals and one assist. He also was a member of the Crew’s 2024 Leagues Cup Championship squad.
During his previous six seasons with New England, Jones recorded 142 league appearances (127 starts), six goals and 22 assists. He was selected by the Revolution with the 11th overall pick in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft.
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TRANSACTION: Columbus Crew today acquire $425,000 in General Allocation Money ($175,000 in 2025 and $250,000 in 2026) and a 2025 International Roster Slot from the San Jose Earthquakes in exchange for Defender DeJuan Jones. |
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ABOUT COLUMBUS CREW Columbus Crew is the first club in Major League Soccer. The Crew is operated by Haslam Sports Group and the Edwards Family. The Club has won three MLS Cup championships in 2008, 2020 and 2023, one Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in 2002, MLS Supporters’ Shield titles in 2004, 2008 and 2009, the Campeones Cup in 2021, and Leagues Cup in 2024. The 2025 campaign is the Crew’s 30th season in MLS as well as the Club’s fourth full season at Lower.com Field. |
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