DERRICK JONES NEWS

Option declined Jones' contract option for 2026 was declined, Columbus announced.

Impact Jones is still under investigation by the MLS involving potential violations. There's no update on his status, but clearly Columbus felt no push to bring him back after he totaled four minutes in 2025.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew's Derrick Jones suspended by MLS for unspecified violations of league rules Also put on leave was former Columbus Crew midfielder Yaw Yeboah, who plays for Los Angeles Football Club.

OCTOBER 26 • DISPATCH.COM

Under review by MLS Joneshas been placed on leave while under investigation for potential violations, MLS announced.

Impact Jones was placed under review for potential violations and won't be available indefinitely. He isn't any sort of big loss for Columbus as he made just three appearances for four total minutes this season, and has been unused on the bench in almost every match.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Records first assist of season Jones assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 victory against New England Revolution.

Impact Jones recorded his first goal contribution of the season Saturday as he set up Alexandru Matan's goal in the 72nd minute which took the 4-0 lead. It was the only chance he created in the match. He also won two tackles in his 29 minutes of action.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Completes one-game suspension Jones completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face DC United on Saturday.

Impact Jones was sent off in the 2-0 loss vs. Charlotte FC on March 23, but the defensive midfielder is now ready to return. It remains to be seen if he'll start right upon his return, but in a worst-case scenario, he adds depth to the Crew since he can play both as a center-back and defensive midfielder.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Derrick Jones fined by MLS Disciplinary Committee | MLSSoccer.com The MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued one fine following Matchday 6 of the 2024 season.

MARCH 26, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Sees red Jones was sent off in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Charlotte FC.

Impact Jones was brought on as an early substitute to replace the injured Rudy Camacho. He only lasted eight minutes after getting into a tangle with Djibril Diani and was shown a controversial red card after a VAR review. With Jones suspended and Camacho injured, Yevgen Cheberko could be set to start against Nashville on Saturday.

MARCH 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew sign Derrick Jones in free agency | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Columbus Crew have added to their MLS Cup-winning roster via free agency, announcing Thursday they have sig...

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Signs with Columbus Jones signed with Columbus on a contract through 2025.

Impact Jones was busy in defensive midfield across two seasons with Charlotte and now he earned this deal in free agency. 2023 was probably Jones' top individual season as he made a career-high 28 appearances and 20 starts, while also taking 17 shots. Jones will likely see some minutes with the MLS Cup champions, though he could be a bench option early on.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to enter free agency Jones is out of contract with Charlotte and qualifies for free agency, the team announced.

Impact Jones could potentially depart from Charlotte after two seasons. He made 20 starts in 28 appearances while logging in 32 clearances, 27 interceptions and 33 tackles (24 won). The 26-year-old has been playing in the MLS for the last seven years and will likely move to another club if Charlotte choose not to keep him.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Jones has served his one-match suspension and is set to be an option for Saturday's match versus Inter Miami.

Impact Jones has come off the bench his last five matches played after having previously started his previous seven games. Brandt Bronico and Ashley Westwood are the favorites to lineup in the midfield for Saturday's regular season finale.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended to face Inter Miami Jones will be suspended to face Inter Miami on Oct. 18 after receiving a yellow card against Chicago on Saturday.

Impact Jones was booked on stoppage time due to time wasting, and the defensive midfielder will miss the clash against an already eliminated Inter side. He should be eligible to face the same Miami squad on Oct. 21 in the regular-season finale, though.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in Leagues Cup Jones (thigh) returned during a 4-1 Leagues Cup win over Necaxa.

Impact Jones returned from a thigh injury that held him out during the final match before the Leagues Cup break. The midfielder came off the bench during Saturday's 4-1 win and was active in the second half.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Jones (thigh) is out for Saturday's match with Montreal, according to the Charlotte injury report.

Impact Jones picked up the thigh injury during a mid-week clash with Cincinnati and will miss the final match before the Summer break. The midfielder will have the entire month-long break to recover before MLS resumes in August.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off with injury Jones was forced to exit in the 36th minute during Saturday's match against Cincinnati with an undisclosed injury.

Impact Jones has been the team's most important player, starting 17 of the 19 matches played while stepping up to play both the center midfield and defense. Jan Sobocinski came on to replace him, who could see the start next game if Jones has to sit out.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins six aerials in scoreless draw Jones registered one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus CF Montreal.

Impact Jones also added two tackles, two interceptions and six aerials won and turned in an excellent display for his first clean sheet in last three starts but only second since mid-April.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back from suspension Jones is eligible to return for Saturday's clash with CF Montreal after serving a one-match ban for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Jones is expected to return in the midfield Saturday, where he has recorded six tackles (five won), four interceptions, six clearances and four blocks in the last six matches played.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against New York Jones will miss next week's clash against the Red Bulls with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Jones picked up his eighth booking of the season in Saturday's draw with the Sounders, meaning he will be suspended against New York next week. This will already be his second suspension for card accumulation in 2023.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in loss Jones took two shots and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Nashville SC. He also made a block, two clearances and two interceptions in the match.

Impact Jones has started 11 of Charlotte's 13 league games since the start of March in midfield, but he's more of a defensive presence than a regular shooter like he was on Saturday.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to return Jones will be available for selection in Wednesday's clash against the Fire after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Jones has started nine MLS games this season mostly in midfield for Charlotte, and he will be eligible to return to the squad Wednesday after missing the win over Atlanta over the weekend with a yellow card suspension.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Atlanta Jones will miss next weekend's clash against Atlanta United with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Jones returned to midfield Saturday took a shot and made four interceptions in the win over NYCFC, but he also picked up his fifth booking of the season and will be suspended for next weekend's match. Brandt Bronico and Ashley Westwood will likely start in midfield against Atlanta in Jones' absence.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clean sheet in win Jones generated four tackles (one won), two clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 win over Columbus Crew. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 49th minute.

Impact Jones kept a clean sheet Saturday, his first of the season. He contributed one won tackle, three interceptions and two clearances in his 90 minutes of action. He also picked up a yellow card in the 49th minute, his third booking of the season.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Great game in draw Jones registered two shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Toronto FC.

Impact Jones had a second-half midfield masterclass. He looked very comfortable on and off the ball, this signifies the reason he has played 90 minutes in all of the games in the after the first one. He possesses a highly defensive skillset as he has completed the fifth most tackles in the league this season with an extraordinary average of three tackles per game. He will be very important in dominating the midfield versus Real Salt Lake next week.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in loss Jones took a shot and won three of three tackles in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against Atlanta United. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Jones has started Charlotte's last two games in defensive midfield, tallying five clearances, two interceptions and winning five of five tackles across the pair of losses.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season as starter Jones made a clearance and an interception in Sunday's 2-0 Decision Day defeat against the Red Bulls. He also won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Jones made 16 MLS appearances (10 starts) in defensive midfield this season after arriving in Charlotte via trade in March, with eight of those starts coming in the final nine games since mid-August. The 25-year-old also scored his first MLS goal with a strike against New York in June.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE