MLS: Michigan native DeJuan Jones traded to San Jose Earthquakes
- Jonathan Turner
- Apr 23, 2025
- 4 min read
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SAN JOSE, Calif. — Michigan native and former Michigan State standout DeJuan Jones is on the move again.
Less than one year after being traded from the New England Revolution to the Columbus Crew, the 2019 Michigan State graduate was moved onto the trading block once again.
The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that the club has acquired defender DeJuan Jones from the Columbus Crew in exchange for $175,000 General Allocation Money (GAM) and an international slot in 2025, and an additional $250,000 GAM in 2026.
“DeJuan Jones is a welcomed addition to our team. He is an experienced player in the league and has the versatility to play in both our backline and midfield,” said Earthquakes Sporting Director and Head Coach Bruce Arena. “I look forward to again working with DeJuan and welcome him to the San Jose Earthquakes.”
Jones, 27, played parts of two seasons with the Crew (2024-25) following nearly six seasons with the New England Revolution (2019-24) — the first five under Arena’s tutelage during his tenure as Revolution head coach.
In Columbus, Jones made 15 appearances (seven starts) in Major League Soccer play, scoring two goals and notching an assist. Last year, he lifted the Leagues Cup trophy after converting the game-clinching penalty kick in the quarterfinal win over NYCFC and appearing in the tournament final — a 3-1 triumph over LAFC.
During his time with New England, Jones made 142 league appearances and 127 starts, scoring six goals and amassing 17 assists. He helped the Revolution reach the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs in four of his five full seasons with the club, registering eight postseason starts and one assist.
The Revs’ 2021 Supporters’ Shield-winning season saw Jones netting three times and dishing five assists in 31 matches (all starts) as New England earned an MLS-record 73 points. His seven assists in both 2022 and 2023 equaled the record by a Revolution defender in a single campaign. From 2021-23, Jones was one of only three MLS defenders to tally at least five assists in each of those three years.
A native of Lansing, Michigan, Jones was selected by the Revolution with the 11th overall pick in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft out of Michigan State University. As a senior, he captained the Spartans to the NCAA College Cup semifinals. Jones also played two seasons in what is now USL League Two for Lansing United (2018) and the Myrtle Beach Mutiny (2017).
At the international level, Jones has earned 10 caps with the United States Men’s National Team, making his debut in a friendly against Serbia on Jan. 25, 2023, and his first start against Colombia on Jan. 29, 2023. The defender has recorded three assists with the USMNT, including two in four starts at the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup.
Jones was a standout soccer and track athlete at East Lansing High School before graduating in 2015. He was a three-year starter and two-time Division 2 All-State First Team choice and later earned All-State Dream Team and Michigan Mr. Soccer in 2014 for the highly-touted Trojans. He was also tabbed as the Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year.
Jones was a standout soccer and track athlete at East Lansing High School before graduating in 2015. He was a three-year starter and two-time Division 2 All-State First Team choice and later earned All-State Dream Team and Michigan Mr. Soccer award in 2014 for the highly-touted Trojans. He was also tabbed as the Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year in 2014-15.
At Michigan State University (2015-2018), Jones made 46 starts and 76 appearances over four seasons, collecting 16 goals and 14 assists for 46 points in that span. He helped his team post an 48-23-12 record over four campaigns and reach the NCAA Division I College Cup tournament as a sophomore, junior and senior. He was named a two-time All-Big Ten Conference Second Team selection as both a junior and senior and helped the Spartans reach the Final Four in 2018.
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DUJUAN JONES
Position: Defender
Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 165 pounds
Born: June 24, 1997 (age 27)
Preferred Foot: Right
Hometown: Lansing, Mich.
Previous Club: Columbus Crew
College: Michigan State University
Pronunciation: de-WAHN
Transaction: San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) – Earthquakes acquire D DeJuan Jones from the Columbus Crew in exchange for $175,000 General Allocation Money
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