Mike Jones (soccer)
Mychel Jones (born August 19, 1988) is an American soccer player who currently plays for the Mesquite Outlaws in the Major Arena Soccer League, as well as for amateur side NTX Rayados.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mychel Jones | ||
| Date of birth | August 19, 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | St. Peters, Missouri, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Mesquite Outlaws | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2005 | Ft. Zumwalt South HS Bulldogs | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2010 | SIU Edwardsville Cougars | 60 | (6) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011 | Sporting Kansas City | 0 | (0) |
| 2011 | New York Red Bulls | 1 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | Hjørring | 67 | (0) |
| 2014–2019 | Dallas Sidekicks (indoor) | 62 | (10) |
| 2017–2018 | Fort Worth Vaqueros | 14 | (0) |
| 2019– | NTX Rayados | ||
| 2019– | Mesquite Outlaws (indoor) | 19 | (1) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22 May 2020 | |||
Career
College and Amateur
Jones attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and appeared in 60 games for the Cougars, recording six goals and two assists from the backline. As a senior centerback in 2010, Jones helped lead SIUE to seven shutouts in 19 games and was chosen Second Team All-Missouri Valley Conference.[1]
Professional
On January 18, 2011, Jones was drafted in the second round (#28 overall) in the 2011 MLS Supplemental Draft by Sporting Kansas City.[2] He was waived by the team on May 5.[3] He did not make any MLS appearances for Kansas City, but played in one reserve league match. On June 18, the New York Red Bulls announced that Jones had signed with the team.[4] On June 28, 2011 Jones started his first match for New York playing the full 90 in a 2–1 victory over FC New York in the US Open Cup.[5] During the 2011 Emirates Cup, Jones was included in the New York squad but did not play in either games against Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal.[6]
Jones was waived by New York on November 23, 2011.[7] He was signed by FC Hjørring of the Danish 1st Division on July 8, 2012.[8][9]
On September 23, 2019, Jones was announced as one of the first five signees for Major Arena Soccer League expansion club Mesquite Outlaws.[10]
References
- http://www.mlssoccer.com/player/mike-jones
- http://www.siuecougars.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/011811aaa.html
- http://www.sportingkc.com/news/2011/05/sporting-kc-releases-defender-mike-jones
- http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/2011/06/red-bulls-sign-defender-mike-jones
- http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/06/28/usoc-recap-rooney-hertzog-lead-red-bulls-over-fcny
- http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/2011/07/red-bulls-announce-traveling-roster-broadcast-details-2011-emirates-cup
- http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/11/23/players-waived-teams-begin-shape-rosters-2012
- http://yanks-abroad.com/content.php?mode=show&id=9209
- "Mesquite Outlaws Announce Signing First Five Players". MesquiteOutlaws.com. Retrieved 25 November 2019.