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{{Short description|Ghanaian-born American soccer player}}
{{Short description|Professional soccer player}}
{{for|the English footballer|Derek Jones (footballer)}}
{{for|the English soccer player|Derek Jones (footballer)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2016}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2016}}
{{Use American English|date=July 2023}}
{{Infobox football biography
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Derrick Jones
| name = Derrick Jones
| image = CINvBST 2018-06-13 - Derrick Jones (31507296808) (cropped).jpg
| image = CINvBST 2018-06-13 - Derrick Jones (31507296808) (cropped).jpg
| caption = Jones with Bethlehem Steel in 2018
| caption = Jones with [[Bethlehem Steel]] in 2018
| fullname = Derrick Jones Amaniampong
| fullname = Derrick Jones Amaniampong
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|3|3}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|3|3}}
| birth_place = [[Bantama]], Ghana
| birth_place = [[Bantama]], Ghana
| height = {{height|ft=6|in=3}}
| height = {{height|ft=6|in=4}}
| position = [[Midfielder]]
| position = [[Midfielder]]
| currentclub = [[Houston Dynamo FC|Houston Dynamo]]
| currentclub = [[Columbus Crew]]
| clubnumber = 21
| clubnumber = 5
| youthyears1 = 2012–2013
| youthyears1 = 2011-2012
| youthclubs1 = [[Junior Lone Star FC|Junior Lone Star]]
| youthclubs1 = LMSC Panthers
| youthyears2 = 2013–2016
| youthyears2 = 2012–2013
| youthclubs2 = [[Philadelphia Union]]
| youthclubs2 = [[Junior Lone Star FC|Junior Lone Star]]
| youthyears3 = 2013–2016
| youthclubs3 = [[Philadelphia Union]]
| years1 = 2016–2019
| years1 = 2016–2019
| clubs1 = [[Bethlehem Steel FC|Bethlehem Steel]]
| clubs1 = [[Philadelphia Union II|Bethlehem Steel]]
| caps1 = 54
| caps1 = 54
| goals1 = 10
| goals1 = 10
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| years3 = 2019–2020
| years3 = 2019–2020
| clubs3 = [[Nashville SC]]
| clubs3 = [[Nashville SC]]
| caps3 = 18
| caps3 = 24
| goals3 = 0
| goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2019
| years4 = 2021–2022
| clubs4 = [[Houston Dynamo FC|Houston Dynamo]]
| clubs4 = → [[Nashville SC (2018–19)|Nashville SC]] <small>''(USL)''</small> (loan)
| caps4 = 6
| caps4 = 20
| goals4 = 0
| goals4 = 0
| years5 = 2021–
| years5 = 2022–2023
| clubs5 = [[Houston Dynamo FC|Houston Dynamo]]
| clubs5 = [[Charlotte FC]]
| caps5 = 20
| caps5 = 44
| goals5 = 0
| goals5 = 1
| years6 = 2024–
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| nationalyears1 = 2016–2017
| clubs6 = [[Columbus Crew]]
| caps6 = 14
| goals6 = 0
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| nationalyears1 = 2017
| nationalteam1 = [[United States men's national under-20 soccer team|United States U20]]
| nationalteam1 = [[United States men's national under-20 soccer team|United States U20]]
| nationalcaps1 = 4
| nationalcaps1 = 4
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalyears2 = 2019–
| nationalyears2 = 2019
| nationalteam2 = [[United States men's national under-23 soccer team|United States U23]]
| nationalteam2 = [[United States men's national under-23 soccer team|United States U23]]
| nationalcaps2 = 2
| nationalcaps2 = 2
| nationalgoals2 = 0
| nationalgoals2 = 0
| medaltemplates =
| medaltemplates =
| club-update = November 3, 2021
| club-update = August 29, 2024 (UTC)
| ntupdate = March 24, 2019
| ntupdate = May 20, 2019
}}
}}
'''Derrick Jones Amaniampong''' (born March 3, 1997) is a Ghanaian-born American professional [[Association football|soccer]] player who plays as a [[midfielder]] for [[Major League Soccer]] club [[Houston Dynamo FC|Houston Dynamo]].
'''Derrick Jones Amaniampong''' (born March 3, 1997) is a professional [[Association football|soccer]] player who plays as a [[midfielder]] for [[Major League Soccer]] club [[Columbus Crew]]. Born in Ghana, he played for the [[United States men's national under-23 soccer team|United States national under-23 team]].


== Youth ==
== Youth ==
Born in [[Bantama]], [[Ghana]], Jones and his family moved to [[Philadelphia|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]] in 2012 when he was 14.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Wahl|first=Grant|date=|title=Ghana-born Jones cleared to play for USA at U-20 WC|url=https://www.si.com/soccer/2017/05/03/derrick-jones-usa-u20-world-cup-ghana-philadelphia-union|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-01-24|website=Sports Illustrated|language=en-us}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=July 27, 2016|title=Jones becomes first player to take Path to the Pros through Academy, Bethlehem Steel, and now First Team|url=https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/post/2016/07/26/jones-becomes-first-player-take-path-pros-through-academy-bethlehem-steel-and-now|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=January 24, 2021|website=Philadelphia Union}}</ref> After arriving in Philadelphia, Jones began playing with [[Junior Lone Star FC]], a club team founded by immigrants from [[West Africa]] living in Philadelphia.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Zeitlin|first=Dave|date=July 27, 2016|title=Union Homegrown signing Derrick Jones lives a true Philly "underdog story"|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/07/27/union-homegrown-signing-derrick-jones-lives-true-philly-underdog-story|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=January 24, 2021|website=Major League Soccer}}</ref> In 2013 Junior Lone Star played a friendly against the [[Philadelphia Union]] U-18s. The Union's academy director [[Tommy Wilson (footballer, born 1961)|Tommy Wilson]] was at the game and was impressed with what he saw from Jones. A few days after the game, Jones joined the Union Academy and began playing with the U-16s. The following season, Jones was promoted to the U-18s.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=Born|first=Jacob|date=March 7, 2017|title=Derrick Jones becomes first player to go from Union Academy to starting for the Union|url=https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/post/2017/03/07/derrick-jones-becomes-first-player-go-union-academy-starting-union|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=January 24, 2021|website=Philadelphia Union}}</ref>
Born in [[Bantama]], [[Ghana]], Jones and his family moved to [[Philadelphia|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]] in 2012 when he was 14.<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Wahl|first=Grant|date=|title=Ghana-born Jones cleared to play for USA at U-20 WC|url=https://www.si.com/soccer/2017/05/03/derrick-jones-usa-u20-world-cup-ghana-philadelphia-union|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210201152138/https://www.si.com/soccer/2017/05/03/derrick-jones-usa-u20-world-cup-ghana-philadelphia-union |archive-date=February 1, 2021 |access-date=2021-01-24|magazine=Sports Illustrated|language=en-us}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=July 27, 2016|title=Jones becomes first player to take Path to the Pros through Academy, Bethlehem Steel, and now First Team|url=https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/post/2016/07/26/jones-becomes-first-player-take-path-pros-through-academy-bethlehem-steel-and-now|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160729235806/http://www.philadelphiaunion.com:80/post/2016/07/26/jones-becomes-first-player-take-path-pros-through-academy-bethlehem-steel-and-now |archive-date=July 29, 2016 |access-date=January 24, 2021|website=Philadelphia Union}}</ref> After arriving in Philadelphia, Jones began playing with [[Junior Lone Star FC]], a club team founded by immigrants from [[West Africa]] living in Philadelphia.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Zeitlin|first=Dave|date=July 27, 2016|title=Union Homegrown signing Derrick Jones lives a true Philly "underdog story"|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/07/27/union-homegrown-signing-derrick-jones-lives-true-philly-underdog-story|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160731101829/http://www.mlssoccer.com:80/post/2016/07/27/union-homegrown-signing-derrick-jones-lives-true-philly-underdog-story |archive-date=July 31, 2016 |access-date=January 24, 2021|website=Major League Soccer}}</ref> In 2013 Junior Lone Star played a friendly against the [[Philadelphia Union]] U-18s. The Union's academy director [[Tommy Wilson (footballer, born 1961)|Tommy Wilson]] was at the game and was impressed with what he saw from Jones. A few days after the game, Jones joined the Union Academy and began playing with the U-16s. The following season, Jones was promoted to the U-18s.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=Born|first=Jacob|date=March 7, 2017|title=Derrick Jones becomes first player to go from Union Academy to starting for the Union|url=https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/post/2017/03/07/derrick-jones-becomes-first-player-go-union-academy-starting-union|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170308233553/http://www.philadelphiaunion.com:80/post/2017/03/07/derrick-jones-becomes-first-player-go-union-academy-starting-union |archive-date=March 8, 2017 |access-date=January 24, 2021|website=Philadelphia Union}}</ref>


== Club career ==
== Club career ==


=== Bethlehem Steel ===
=== Bethlehem Steel ===
On December 3, 2015, Jones signed with [[Bethlehem Steel FC]], the [[Philadelphia Union]]'s [[USL Championship|USL]] affiliate, becoming their first-ever player signing.<ref>{{cite web|last=Farnsworth|first=Ed|date=December 3, 2015|title=Bethlehem Steel signs Union Academy midfielder Derrick Jones|url=http://www.phillysoccerpage.net/2015/12/03/bethlehem-steel-signs-union-academy-midfielder-derrick-jones/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=January 24, 2021|website=The Philly Soccer Page}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=December 3, 2015|title=Bethlehem Steel FC Sign Union Academy Product Derrick Jones|url=https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/post/2015/12/03/bethlehem-steel-fc-sign-union-academy-product-derrick-jones|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=January 24, 2021|website=Philadelphia Union}}</ref> He made his debut for Steel FC on April 3, 2016, in a 2–1 loss to [[FC Cincinnati]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=USA - D. Jones - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/derrick-jones/441063/matches/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-01-24|website=int.soccerway.com}}</ref> On April 17 Jones scored his first goal for Bethlehem in a 2–1 win against the [[Richmond Kickers]]. He scored in the 84th minute on May 15 to give Steel a 2–1 victory over [[FC Montreal]].<ref name=":1" />
On December 3, 2015, Jones signed with [[Philadelphia Union II|Bethlehem Steel FC]], the [[Philadelphia Union]]'s [[USL Championship|USL]] affiliate, becoming their first-ever player signing.<ref>{{cite web|last=Farnsworth|first=Ed|date=December 3, 2015|title=Bethlehem Steel signs Union Academy midfielder Derrick Jones|url=http://www.phillysoccerpage.net/2015/12/03/bethlehem-steel-signs-union-academy-midfielder-derrick-jones/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151207105156/http://www.phillysoccerpage.net:80/2015/12/03/bethlehem-steel-signs-union-academy-midfielder-derrick-jones/ |archive-date=December 7, 2015 |access-date=January 24, 2021|website=The Philly Soccer Page}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=December 3, 2015|title=Bethlehem Steel FC Sign Union Academy Product Derrick Jones|url=https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/post/2015/12/03/bethlehem-steel-fc-sign-union-academy-product-derrick-jones|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151205202801/http://www.philadelphiaunion.com:80/post/2015/12/03/bethlehem-steel-fc-sign-union-academy-product-derrick-jones |archive-date=December 5, 2015 |access-date=January 24, 2021|website=Philadelphia Union}}</ref> He made his debut for Steel FC on April 3, 2016, in a 2–1 loss to [[FC Cincinnati]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=USA - D. Jones - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/derrick-jones/441063/matches/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624091059/https://int.soccerway.com/players/derrick-jones/441063/matches/ |archive-date=June 24, 2021 |access-date=2021-01-24|website=int.soccerway.com}}</ref> On April 17 Jones scored his first goal for Bethlehem in a 2–1 win against the [[Richmond Kickers]]. He scored in the 84th minute on May 15 to give Steel a 2–1 victory over [[FC Montreal]].<ref name=":1" />


=== Philadelphia Union ===
=== Philadelphia Union ===
On July 26, 2016, Jones signed a [[Homegrown Player Rule (Major League Soccer)|Homegrown Player]] contract with the Philadelphia Union, the 4th in team history.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=July 26, 2016|title=Jones becomes first player to take Path to the Pros through Academy, Bethlehem Steel, and now First Team|url=https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/post/2016/07/26/jones-becomes-first-player-take-path-pros-through-academy-bethlehem-steel-and-now|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=January 24, 2021|website=Philadelphia Union}}</ref> After signing to the Union, he remained with Philadelphia's USL affiliate Bethlehem Steel for the rest of the 2016, ending the season with 5 goals and 3 assists from 26 appearances for Bethlehem.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Derrick Jones Stats|url=https://fbref.com/en/players/93c92d6c/Derrick-Jones|access-date=2021-01-24|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref>
On July 26, 2016, Jones signed a [[Homegrown Player Rule (Major League Soccer)|Homegrown Player]] contract with the Philadelphia Union, the 4th in team history.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=July 26, 2016|title=Jones becomes first player to take Path to the Pros through Academy, Bethlehem Steel, and now First Team|url=https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/post/2016/07/26/jones-becomes-first-player-take-path-pros-through-academy-bethlehem-steel-and-now|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160729235806/http://www.philadelphiaunion.com:80/post/2016/07/26/jones-becomes-first-player-take-path-pros-through-academy-bethlehem-steel-and-now |archive-date=July 29, 2016 |access-date=January 24, 2021|website=Philadelphia Union}}</ref> After signing to the Union, he remained with Philadelphia's USL affiliate Bethlehem Steel for the rest of the 2016, ending the season with 5 goals and 3 assists from 26 appearances for Bethlehem.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Derrick Jones Stats|url=https://fbref.com/en/players/93c92d6c/Derrick-Jones|access-date=2021-01-24|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref>


On March 5, 2017, Jones made his Union debut in Philadelphia's opening match of the 2017 [[Major League Soccer|MLS]] season, a 0–0 draw with the [[Vancouver Whitecaps FC|Vancouver Whitecaps]].<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=Derrick Jones 2017 Match Logs|url=https://fbref.com/en/players/93c92d6c/matchlogs/2017/summary/Derrick-Jones-Match-Logs|access-date=2021-01-24|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref> He scored his first goal for the Union on June 15 in a 3–1 victory over the [[Harrisburg City Islanders]] in a [[U.S. Open Cup]] match.<ref name=":1" /> Jones ended the regular season with 12 appearances for Philadelphia as the Union finished 8th in the Eastern Conference, failing to qualify for the [[MLS Cup Playoffs]].<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=2017 Major League Soccer Stats|url=https://fbref.com/en/comps/22/1558/2017-Major-League-Soccer-Stats|access-date=2021-01-24|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref> He also played for the Bethlehem Steel throughout the season, making 11 appearances and scoring once during the USL regular season while also playing once in the USL playoffs.<ref name=":3" />
On March 5, 2017, Jones made his Union debut in Philadelphia's opening match of the 2017 [[Major League Soccer|MLS]] season, a 0–0 draw with the [[Vancouver Whitecaps FC|Vancouver Whitecaps]].<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=Derrick Jones 2017 Match Logs|url=https://fbref.com/en/players/93c92d6c/matchlogs/2017/summary/Derrick-Jones-Match-Logs|access-date=2021-01-24|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref> He scored his first goal for the Union on June 15 in a 3–1 victory over the [[Harrisburg City Islanders]] in a [[U.S. Open Cup]] match.<ref name=":1" /> Jones ended the regular season with 12 appearances for Philadelphia as the Union finished 8th in the Eastern Conference, failing to qualify for the [[MLS Cup Playoffs]].<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=2017 Major League Soccer Stats|url=https://fbref.com/en/comps/22/1558/2017-Major-League-Soccer-Stats|access-date=2021-01-24|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref> He also played for the Bethlehem Steel throughout the season, making 11 appearances and scoring once during the USL regular season while also playing once in the USL playoffs.<ref name=":3" />


During the 2018 season, Jones once again split his time between the Union and Steel FC. He made 12 MLS regular season appearances for the Union, helping them finish 6th in the East and qualify for the playoffs.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Derrick Jones|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/derrick-jones|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=January 24, 2021|website=Major League Soccer}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=2018 Major League Soccer Stats|url=https://fbref.com/en/comps/22/1759/2018-Major-League-Soccer-Stats|access-date=2021-01-24|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref> He made a substitute appearance in Philadelphia's one playoff match, a 3–1 loss to [[New York City FC|NYCFC]].<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|title=Derrick Jones 2018 Match Logs|url=https://fbref.com/en/players/93c92d6c/matchlogs/2018/summary/Derrick-Jones-Match-Logs|access-date=2021-01-24|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref> He also made 3 appearances and had 1 assist in the Open Cup play as he helped the Union reach the [[2018 U.S. Open Cup Final|final]], where they lost 3–0 to the [[Houston Dynamo FC|Houston Dynamo]], with Jones making a substitute appearance in the final.<ref name=":1" /> Jones also made 14 appearances and scored 4 goals for Bethlehem Steel.<ref name=":2" /> During the USL Playoffs, Bethlehem would reach the semifinals, but Jones did not appear in any of the playoff games.<ref name=":5" />
During the 2018 season, Jones once again split his time between the Union and Steel FC. He made 12 MLS regular season appearances for the Union, helping them finish 6th in the East and qualify for the playoffs.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Derrick Jones|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/derrick-jones|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160807060931/http://www.mlssoccer.com:80/players/derrick-jones |archive-date=August 7, 2016 |access-date=January 24, 2021|website=Major League Soccer}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=2018 Major League Soccer Stats|url=https://fbref.com/en/comps/22/1759/2018-Major-League-Soccer-Stats|access-date=2021-01-24|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref> He made a substitute appearance in Philadelphia's one playoff match, a 3–1 loss to [[New York City FC|NYCFC]].<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|title=Derrick Jones 2018 Match Logs|url=https://fbref.com/en/players/93c92d6c/matchlogs/2018/summary/Derrick-Jones-Match-Logs|access-date=2021-01-24|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref> He also made 3 appearances and had 1 assist in the Open Cup play as he helped the Union reach the [[2018 U.S. Open Cup Final|final]], where they lost 3–0 to the [[Houston Dynamo FC|Houston Dynamo]], with Jones making a substitute appearance in the final.<ref name=":1" /> Jones also made 14 appearances and scored 4 goals for Bethlehem Steel.<ref name=":2" /> During the USL Playoffs, Bethlehem would reach the semifinals, but Jones did not appear in any of the playoff games.<ref name=":5" />


In 2019, Jones made 2 appearances for Philadelphia and 3 for Bethlehem before being traded.<ref name=":2" />
In 2019, Jones made 2 appearances for Philadelphia and 3 for Bethlehem before being traded.<ref name=":2" />


=== Nashville SC ===
=== Nashville SC ===
On May 9, 2019, Jones was traded to 2020 [[Major League Soccer|MLS]] expansion club [[Nashville SC]] in exchange for $175,000 in [[Allocation money|General Allocation Money]].<ref>{{cite web|last=|first=|date=2019-05-09|title=Philadelphia Union receive $175,000 in General Allocation Money for midfielder Derrick Jones|url=https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/post/2019/05/09/philadelphia-union-receive-175000-general-allocation-money-midfielder-derrick-jones|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-06-12|website=|publisher=Philadelphia Union}}</ref> For the remainder of the 2019 season, Jones was loaned to [[USL Championship]] club [[Nashville SC (2018–19)|Nashville SC]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Rosano|first=Nick|date=May 9, 2019|title=Nashville SC acquire Derrick Jones in trade with Philadelphia Union|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/05/09/nashville-sc-acquire-derrick-jones-trade-philadelphia-union|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=January 24, 2021|website=Major League Soccer}}</ref> While the MLS and USL teams have the same name, have similar colors, and share some personnel, they are considered to be different franchises.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Organ|first=Mike|title=Nashville SC: Everything you need to know about the MLS and USL|url=https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nashvillesc/2017/12/20/nashville-sc-everything-you-need-know-mls-and-usl/952428001/|access-date=2021-01-24|website=The Tennessean|language=en-US}}</ref> He made his debut for Nashville (USL) on May 14, in a 3–2 win over [[Tormenta FC|South Georgia Tormenta FC 2]] in a [[U.S. Open Cup]] match.<ref name=":1" /> On May 29, Jones suffered a broken ankle in a match with the [[Charleston Battery]], causing him to miss over 3 months of the season.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hills|first=Drake|title=Nashville SC's Derrick Jones wants to continue revenge after return from injury|url=https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nashvillesc/2019/11/01/mls-nashville-sc-derrick-jones-injury/2484620001/|access-date=2021-01-24|website=The Tennessean|language=en-US}}</ref> He ended the regular season with 6 regular season appearances for Nashville, helping them qualify for the playoffs. On October 26, Jones came off the bench and scored in Nashville's first playoff game, a 3–1 victory against Charleston. He made another substitute appearance in their next playoff match, a 1–0 loss to [[Indy Eleven]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Derrick Jones 2019 Match Logs|url=https://fbref.com/en/players/93c92d6c/matchlogs/2019/summary/Derrick-Jones-Match-Logs|access-date=2021-01-24|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref>
On May 9, 2019, Jones was traded to 2020 [[Major League Soccer|MLS]] expansion club [[Nashville SC]] in exchange for $175,000 in [[Allocation money|General Allocation Money]].<ref>{{cite web|last=|first=|date=2019-05-09|title=Philadelphia Union receive $175,000 in General Allocation Money for midfielder Derrick Jones|url=https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/post/2019/05/09/philadelphia-union-receive-175000-general-allocation-money-midfielder-derrick-jones|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190509232337/https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/post/2019/05/09/philadelphia-union-receive-175000-general-allocation-money-midfielder-derrick-jones |archive-date=May 9, 2019 |access-date=2019-06-12|website=|publisher=Philadelphia Union}}</ref> Because the franchise would not start playing in Major League Soccer until 2020, Jones played for the club while still in the [[USL Championship]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Rosano|first=Nick|date=May 9, 2019|title=Nashville SC acquire Derrick Jones in trade with Philadelphia Union|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/05/09/nashville-sc-acquire-derrick-jones-trade-philadelphia-union|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190602143133/https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/05/09/nashville-sc-acquire-derrick-jones-trade-philadelphia-union |archive-date=June 2, 2019 |access-date=January 24, 2021|website=Major League Soccer}}</ref> He made his debut for Nashville (USL) on May 14, in a 3–2 win over [[Tormenta FC|South Georgia Tormenta FC 2]] in a [[U.S. Open Cup]] match.<ref name=":1" /> On May 29, Jones suffered a broken ankle in a match with the [[Charleston Battery]], causing him to miss over 3 months of the season.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hills|first=Drake|title=Nashville SC's Derrick Jones wants to continue revenge after return from injury|url=https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nashvillesc/2019/11/01/mls-nashville-sc-derrick-jones-injury/2484620001/|access-date=2021-01-24|website=The Tennessean|language=en-US}}</ref> On October 26, Jones came off the bench and scored in Nashville's first playoff game, a 3–1 victory against Charleston. He made another substitute appearance in their next playoff match, a 1–0 loss to [[Indy Eleven]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Derrick Jones 2019 Match Logs|url=https://fbref.com/en/players/93c92d6c/matchlogs/2019/summary/Derrick-Jones-Match-Logs|access-date=2021-01-24|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref> He ended the season with 10 appearances across all competitions for Nashville.


On August 12, 2020, Jones made his debut for Nashville SC in a 1–0 win against [[FC Dallas]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|title=Derrick Jones 2020 Match Logs|url=https://fbref.com/en/players/93c92d6c/matchlogs/2020/summary/Derrick-Jones-Match-Logs|access-date=2021-01-24|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref> He ended the shortened season due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] with 18 appearances and 2 assists in the regular season, helping Nashville qualify for the playoffs.<ref name=":4" /> Jones made substitute appearances in all 3 of Nashville's playoff games, helping them reach the conference semifinals, where they lost 2–0 to Toronto FC.<ref name=":6" />
On August 12, 2020, Jones made his debut for Nashville SC in a 1–0 win against [[FC Dallas]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|title=Derrick Jones 2020 Match Logs|url=https://fbref.com/en/players/93c92d6c/matchlogs/2020/summary/Derrick-Jones-Match-Logs|access-date=2021-01-24|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref> He ended the shortened season due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] with 18 appearances and 2 assists in the regular season, helping Nashville qualify for the playoffs.<ref name=":4" /> Jones made substitute appearances in all 3 of Nashville's playoff games, helping them reach the conference semifinals, where they lost 2–0 to Toronto FC.<ref name=":6" />


=== Houston Dynamo ===
=== Houston Dynamo ===
On January 21, 2021, Jones was traded to the [[Houston Dynamo FC|Houston Dynamo]] in exchange for $250,000 in [[Allocation money|General Allocation Money]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=January 21, 2021|title=Nashville SC Sends Derrick Jones to Houston Dynamo FC|url=https://www.nashvillesc.com/post/2021/01/21/nashville-sc-sends-derrick-jones-houston-dynamo-fc|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=January 21, 2021|website=Nashville SC}}</ref> He made his Dynamo debut on April 16, coming on as a substitute in a 2–1 win over the [[San Jose Earthquakes]].<ref name=":7">{{Cite web|title=Derrick Jones 2021 Match Logs|url=https://fbref.com/en/players/93c92d6c/matchlogs/2021/summary/Derrick-Jones-Match-Logs|access-date=2021-11-19|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref> On May 12, Jones picked up an assist in a 1–0 win against Sporting Kansas City.<ref name=":7" /> He ended the season with 20 appearances and 1 assist as the Dynamo finished last in the [[Western Conference (MLS)|Western Conference]], missing out on the playoffs.<ref name=":7" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Major League Soccer Stats|url=https://fbref.com/en/comps/22/Major-League-Soccer-Stats|access-date=2021-11-19|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref>
On January 21, 2021, Jones was traded to the [[Houston Dynamo FC|Houston Dynamo]] in exchange for $250,000 in [[Allocation money|General Allocation Money]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=January 21, 2021|title=Nashville SC Sends Derrick Jones to Houston Dynamo FC|url=https://www.nashvillesc.com/post/2021/01/21/nashville-sc-sends-derrick-jones-houston-dynamo-fc|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121190151/https://www.nashvillesc.com/post/2021/01/21/nashville-sc-sends-derrick-jones-houston-dynamo-fc |archive-date=January 21, 2021 |access-date=January 21, 2021|website=Nashville SC}}</ref> He made his Dynamo debut on April 16, coming on as a substitute in a 2–1 win over the [[San Jose Earthquakes]].<ref name=":7">{{Cite web|title=Derrick Jones 2021 Match Logs|url=https://fbref.com/en/players/93c92d6c/matchlogs/2021/summary/Derrick-Jones-Match-Logs|access-date=2021-11-19|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref> On May 12, Jones picked up an assist in a 1–0 win against Sporting Kansas City.<ref name=":7" /> He ended the season with 20 appearances and 1 assist as the Dynamo finished last in the [[Western Conference (MLS)|Western Conference]], missing out on the playoffs.<ref name=":7" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Major League Soccer Stats|url=https://fbref.com/en/comps/22/Major-League-Soccer-Stats|access-date=2021-11-19|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref>

=== Charlotte FC ===
On March 9, 2022, Jones was traded to [[Charlotte FC]] along with $50,000 in 2023 [[Allocation money|GAM]] in exchange for $250,000 in 2022 GAM.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |date=March 9, 2022 |title=Charlotte FC Acquires Midfielder Derrick Jones From the Houston Dynamo in Exchange for General Allocation Money |url=https://www.charlottefootballclub.com/news/charlotte-fc-acquires-midfielder-derrick-jones-from-the-houston-dynamo |access-date=March 9, 2022 |website=Charlotte Football Club}}</ref> He was released by Charlotte following their 2023 season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.charlottefootballclub.com/news/charlotte-fc-announces-end-of-season-roster-decisions-2023|title=Charlotte FC Announces End of Season Roster Decisions &#124; Charlotte FC|first=Charlotte Football|last=Club|website=Charlotte Football Club}}</ref>

=== Columbus Crew ===
On December 21, 2023, Jones signed a two-year deal with [[Columbus Crew]] as a free agent.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.columbuscrew.com/news/columbus-crew-sign-midfielder-derrick-jones|title=Columbus Crew sign Midfielder Derrick Jones &#124; Columbus Crew|website=ColumbusCrew.com}}</ref>


==International career==
==International career==
Jones grew up in [[Ghana]] but has dual citizenship with the [[United States]], having moved to the country when he was 14 years old.<ref name="philadelphiaunion.com">{{cite web|author=Philadelphia Union Communications|date=2015-12-03|title=Bethlehem Steel FC Sign Union Academy Product Derrick Jones|url=http://www.philadelphiaunion.com/post/2015/12/03/bethlehem-steel-fc-sign-union-academy-product-derrick-jones|access-date=2019-06-12|publisher=Philadelphia Union}}</ref> Jones represented Ghana at U15 level but accepted a call up to represent the U.S.A. U20 in October 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/09/30/15/34/160930_u20mnt-ramos-names-22-player-u20-mnt-roster-for-2016-four-nations-tournament|title=Ramos Names 22-Player U-20 MNT Roster for 2016 Four Nations Tournament}}</ref> He played for the [[United States men's national under-20 soccer team|U.S.]] at the [[2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup]], making 4 appearances as the Americans reached the quarterfinals.<ref name=":1" />
Jones grew up in [[Ghana]] but has dual citizenship with the [[United States]], having moved to the country when he was 14 years old.<ref name="philadelphiaunion.com">{{cite web|author=Philadelphia Union Communications|date=2015-12-03|title=Bethlehem Steel FC Sign Union Academy Product Derrick Jones|url=http://www.philadelphiaunion.com/post/2015/12/03/bethlehem-steel-fc-sign-union-academy-product-derrick-jones|access-date=2019-06-12|publisher=Philadelphia Union}}</ref> Jones represented Ghana at U15 level but accepted a call up to represent the U.S. U20 in October 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/09/30/15/34/160930_u20mnt-ramos-names-22-player-u20-mnt-roster-for-2016-four-nations-tournament|title=Ramos Names 22-Player U-20 MNT Roster for 2016 Four Nations Tournament}}</ref> He played for the [[United States men's national under-20 soccer team|U.S.]] at the [[2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup]], making 4 appearances as the Americans reached the quarterfinals.<ref name=":1" />


== Career statistics ==
== Career statistics ==
{{Updated|November 19, 2021}}<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Derrick Jones|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/derrick-jones|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=January 21, 2021|website=Major League Soccer}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=USA - D. Jones - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/derrick-jones/441063/|access-date=2021-01-21|website=int.soccerway.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Derrick Jones Stats|url=https://fbref.com/en/players/93c92d6c/Derrick-Jones|access-date=2021-01-21|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref>
{{Updated|October 10, 2022}}<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Derrick Jones|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/derrick-jones|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160807060931/http://www.mlssoccer.com:80/players/derrick-jones |archive-date=August 7, 2016 |access-date=January 21, 2021|website=Major League Soccer}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=USA - D. Jones - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/derrick-jones/441063/|access-date=2021-01-21|website=int.soccerway.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Derrick Jones Stats|url=https://fbref.com/en/players/93c92d6c/Derrick-Jones|access-date=2021-01-21|website=FBref.com|language=en}}</ref>
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'''Columbus Crew'''
*[[Leagues Cup]]: [[2024 Leagues Cup|2024]]


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Revision as of 06:16, 11 November 2024

For the English soccer player, see Derek Jones (footballer).

Derrick Jones
Jones with Bethlehem Steel in 2018
Personal information
Full name Derrick Jones Amaniampong
Date of birth (1997-03-03) March 3, 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth Bantama, Ghana
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Columbus Crew
Number 5
Youth career
2011-2012 LMSC Panthers
2012–2013 Junior Lone Star
2013–2016 Philadelphia Union
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2019 Bethlehem Steel 54 (10)
2016–2019 Philadelphia Union 27 (0)
2019–2020 Nashville SC 24 (0)
2021–2022 Houston Dynamo 20 (0)
2022–2023 Charlotte FC 44 (1)
2024– Columbus Crew 14 (0)
International career‡
2017 United States U20 4 (0)
2019 United States U23 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of August 29, 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of May 20, 2019

Derrick Jones Amaniampong (born March 3, 1997) is a professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Major League Soccer club Columbus Crew. Born in Ghana, he played for the United States national under-23 team.

Youth

Born in Bantama, Ghana, Jones and his family moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 2012 when he was 14.[1][2] After arriving in Philadelphia, Jones began playing with Junior Lone Star FC, a club team founded by immigrants from West Africa living in Philadelphia.[3] In 2013 Junior Lone Star played a friendly against the Philadelphia Union U-18s. The Union's academy director Tommy Wilson was at the game and was impressed with what he saw from Jones. A few days after the game, Jones joined the Union Academy and began playing with the U-16s. The following season, Jones was promoted to the U-18s.[2][4]

Club career

Bethlehem Steel

On December 3, 2015, Jones signed with Bethlehem Steel FC, the Philadelphia Union's USL affiliate, becoming their first-ever player signing.[5][6] He made his debut for Steel FC on April 3, 2016, in a 2–1 loss to FC Cincinnati.[7] On April 17 Jones scored his first goal for Bethlehem in a 2–1 win against the Richmond Kickers. He scored in the 84th minute on May 15 to give Steel a 2–1 victory over FC Montreal.[7]

Philadelphia Union

On July 26, 2016, Jones signed a Homegrown Player contract with the Philadelphia Union, the 4th in team history.[8] After signing to the Union, he remained with Philadelphia's USL affiliate Bethlehem Steel for the rest of the 2016, ending the season with 5 goals and 3 assists from 26 appearances for Bethlehem.[9]

On March 5, 2017, Jones made his Union debut in Philadelphia's opening match of the 2017 MLS season, a 0–0 draw with the Vancouver Whitecaps.[10] He scored his first goal for the Union on June 15 in a 3–1 victory over the Harrisburg City Islanders in a U.S. Open Cup match.[7] Jones ended the regular season with 12 appearances for Philadelphia as the Union finished 8th in the Eastern Conference, failing to qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs.[9][11] He also played for the Bethlehem Steel throughout the season, making 11 appearances and scoring once during the USL regular season while also playing once in the USL playoffs.[10]

During the 2018 season, Jones once again split his time between the Union and Steel FC. He made 12 MLS regular season appearances for the Union, helping them finish 6th in the East and qualify for the playoffs.[12][13] He made a substitute appearance in Philadelphia's one playoff match, a 3–1 loss to NYCFC.[14] He also made 3 appearances and had 1 assist in the Open Cup play as he helped the Union reach the final, where they lost 3–0 to the Houston Dynamo, with Jones making a substitute appearance in the final.[7] Jones also made 14 appearances and scored 4 goals for Bethlehem Steel.[9] During the USL Playoffs, Bethlehem would reach the semifinals, but Jones did not appear in any of the playoff games.[14]

In 2019, Jones made 2 appearances for Philadelphia and 3 for Bethlehem before being traded.[9]

Nashville SC

On May 9, 2019, Jones was traded to 2020 MLS expansion club Nashville SC in exchange for $175,000 in General Allocation Money.[15] Because the franchise would not start playing in Major League Soccer until 2020, Jones played for the club while still in the USL Championship.[16] He made his debut for Nashville (USL) on May 14, in a 3–2 win over South Georgia Tormenta FC 2 in a U.S. Open Cup match.[7] On May 29, Jones suffered a broken ankle in a match with the Charleston Battery, causing him to miss over 3 months of the season.[17] On October 26, Jones came off the bench and scored in Nashville's first playoff game, a 3–1 victory against Charleston. He made another substitute appearance in their next playoff match, a 1–0 loss to Indy Eleven.[18] He ended the season with 10 appearances across all competitions for Nashville.

On August 12, 2020, Jones made his debut for Nashville SC in a 1–0 win against FC Dallas.[19] He ended the shortened season due to the COVID-19 pandemic with 18 appearances and 2 assists in the regular season, helping Nashville qualify for the playoffs.[12] Jones made substitute appearances in all 3 of Nashville's playoff games, helping them reach the conference semifinals, where they lost 2–0 to Toronto FC.[19]

Houston Dynamo

On January 21, 2021, Jones was traded to the Houston Dynamo in exchange for $250,000 in General Allocation Money.[20] He made his Dynamo debut on April 16, coming on as a substitute in a 2–1 win over the San Jose Earthquakes.[21] On May 12, Jones picked up an assist in a 1–0 win against Sporting Kansas City.[21] He ended the season with 20 appearances and 1 assist as the Dynamo finished last in the Western Conference, missing out on the playoffs.[21][22]

Charlotte FC

On March 9, 2022, Jones was traded to Charlotte FC along with $50,000 in 2023 GAM in exchange for $250,000 in 2022 GAM.[23] He was released by Charlotte following their 2023 season.[24]

Columbus Crew

On December 21, 2023, Jones signed a two-year deal with Columbus Crew as a free agent.[25]

International career

Jones grew up in Ghana but has dual citizenship with the United States, having moved to the country when he was 14 years old.[26] Jones represented Ghana at U15 level but accepted a call up to represent the U.S. U20 in October 2016.[27] He played for the U.S. at the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup, making 4 appearances as the Americans reached the quarterfinals.[7]

Career statistics

As of October 10, 2022[28][29][30]
Club Season League National cup League cup[a] Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Bethlehem Steel 2016 United Soccer League 26 5 — — — 26 5
2017 11 1 — 1 0 — 12 1
2018 14 4 — 0 0 — 14 4
2019 USL Championship 3 0 — — — 3 0
Total 54 10 0 0 1 0 0 0 55 10
Philadelphia Union 2016 Major League Soccer 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
2017 12 0 2 1 — — 14 1
2018 12 0 3 0 1 0 — 16 0
2019 2 0 0 0 0 0 — 2 0
Total 26 0 5 1 1 0 0 0 32 1
Nashville SC 2019 USL Championship 6 0 2 0 2 1 — 10 1
Nashville SC 2020 Major League Soccer 18 0 — 3 0 — 21 0
Houston Dynamo 2021 Major League Soccer 20 0 — — — 20 0
Charlotte FC 2022 Major League Soccer 16 1 2 0 0 0 — 18 1
Columbus Crew 2024 Major League Soccer 14 0 0 0 5 0 — 14 0
Career Total 154 11 9 1 12 1 0 0 168 13

Honors

Columbus Crew

  1. ^ Includes USL Championship Playoffs and MLS Cup Playoffs

References

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