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On February 6, 2012, it was announced that Jones transferred to the [[University of Washington]].<ref>{{cite web|title=UW Men's Soccer And Jamie Clark Sign Eight For 2012 |url=http://www.gohuskies.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=749513&SPID=126611&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=30200&ATCLID=208038447 |website=GoHuskies.com |publisher=UW Athletics |accessdate=6 April 2015 |date=6 February 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150411170946/http://www.gohuskies.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=749513&SPID=126611&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=30200&ATCLID=208038447 |archivedate=11 April 2015 |df= }}</ref> However, on August 26, it was reported that Jones did not meet the state of Washington's Direct Transfer Agreement and would not play for the Huskies in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Bird|first1=Liviu|title=Darwin Jones Not With Huskies Because of Issues With Transfer|url=http://www.prostamerika.com/2012/08/26/darwin-jones-not-with-huskies-because-of-issues-with-transfer/69834|website=ProstAmerika.com|accessdate=6 April 2015|date=26 August 2012}}</ref> He would join the Huskies in 2013 and in his two seasons with the team, he made a total of 37 appearances and tallied 15 goals and nine assists and helped lead the Huskies to a Pac-12 title in 2013. He was also named First Team All-Pac-12 in back to back seasons.
On February 6, 2012, it was announced that Jones transferred to the [[University of Washington]].<ref>{{cite web|title=UW Men's Soccer And Jamie Clark Sign Eight For 2012 |url=http://www.gohuskies.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=749513&SPID=126611&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=30200&ATCLID=208038447 |website=GoHuskies.com |publisher=UW Athletics |accessdate=6 April 2015 |date=6 February 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150411170946/http://www.gohuskies.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=749513&SPID=126611&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=30200&ATCLID=208038447 |archivedate=11 April 2015 |df= }}</ref> However, on August 26, it was reported that Jones did not meet the state of Washington's Direct Transfer Agreement and would not play for the Huskies in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Bird|first1=Liviu|title=Darwin Jones Not With Huskies Because of Issues With Transfer|url=http://www.prostamerika.com/2012/08/26/darwin-jones-not-with-huskies-because-of-issues-with-transfer/69834|website=ProstAmerika.com|accessdate=6 April 2015|date=26 August 2012}}</ref> He would join the Huskies in 2013 and in his two seasons with the team, he made a total of 37 appearances and tallied 15 goals and nine assists and helped lead the Huskies to a Pac-12 title in 2013. He was also named First Team All-Pac-12 in back to back seasons.


Jones also played in the [[Premier Development League]] for [[Seattle Sounders FC U-23]].<ref>{{cite web|title=2012 Seattle Sounders FC U-23 stats|url=http://www.uslpdl.com/teams/2012/4480101.html#STATS|website=USLPDL.com|publisher=Premier Development League|accessdate=6 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=2013 Seattle Sounders FC U-23 stats|url=http://www.uslpdl.com/teams/2013/4480101.html#STATS|website=USLPDL.com|publisher=Premier Development League|accessdate=6 April 2015}}</ref>
Jones also played in the [[Premier Development League]] for [[Seattle Sounders FC U-23]].<ref>{{cite web|title=2012 Seattle Sounders FC U-23 stats|url=http://www.uslpdl.com/teams/2012/4480101.html#STATS|website=USLPDL.com|publisher=Premier Development League|accessdate=6 April 2015|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140324031755/http://www.uslpdl.com/teams/2012/4480101.html#STATS|archivedate=24 March 2014|df=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=2013 Seattle Sounders FC U-23 stats|url=http://www.uslpdl.com/teams/2013/4480101.html#STATS|website=USLPDL.com|publisher=Premier Development League|accessdate=6 April 2015|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402090600/http://www.uslpdl.com/teams/2013/4480101.html#STATS|archivedate=2 April 2015|df=}}</ref>


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Darwin Jones
Personal information
Full name Darwin L. Jones
Date of birth (1992-04-04) April 4, 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth Chicago, Illinois, United States
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Number 7
Youth career
2008–2010 Washington Premier FC
2010–2011 Seattle Sounders FC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011 Highline CC Thunderbirds 15 (15)
2013–2014 Washington Huskies 37 (15)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2013 Seattle Sounders FC U-23 10 (4)
2015–2016 Seattle Sounders FC 11 (0)
2015–2016Seattle Sounders FC 2 (loan) 33 (12)
2017– Tampa Bay Rowdies 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 21, 2017

Darwin L. Jones (born April 4, 1992) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Tampa Bay Rowdies in United Soccer League.

Career

Youth, College and Amateur

Jones spent his youth career with Washington Premier FC and the Seattle Sounders FC Academy before beginning his college career at Highline College. In his only season with the Thunderbirds, Jones tallied 15 goals and 10 assists and led the team to the semifinals of the NWAC.

On February 6, 2012, it was announced that Jones transferred to the University of Washington.[1] However, on August 26, it was reported that Jones did not meet the state of Washington's Direct Transfer Agreement and would not play for the Huskies in 2012.[2] He would join the Huskies in 2013 and in his two seasons with the team, he made a total of 37 appearances and tallied 15 goals and nine assists and helped lead the Huskies to a Pac-12 title in 2013. He was also named First Team All-Pac-12 in back to back seasons.

Jones also played in the Premier Development League for Seattle Sounders FC U-23.[3][4]

Professional

On January 9, 2015, Jones signed a homegrown player contract with Seattle Sounders FC, making him the fifth homegrown signing in club history.[5] On March 21, he made his professional debut for USL affiliate club Seattle Sounders FC 2 in a 4–2 victory over defending USL champion Sacramento Republic FC.[6] He made his first professional start the following week and netted his first career hat-trick in a 4–0 victory over Whitecaps FC 2.[7][8] Jones made his MLS debut on May 16 against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

References

  1. ^ "UW Men's Soccer And Jamie Clark Sign Eight For 2012". GoHuskies.com. UW Athletics. 6 February 2012. Archived from the original on 11 April 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ Bird, Liviu (26 August 2012). "Darwin Jones Not With Huskies Because of Issues With Transfer". ProstAmerika.com. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
  3. ^ "2012 Seattle Sounders FC U-23 stats". USLPDL.com. Premier Development League. Archived from the original on 24 March 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "2013 Seattle Sounders FC U-23 stats". USLPDL.com. Premier Development League. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "Sounders FC Signs Darwin Jones to Homegrown Contract". SoundersFC.com. Sounders FC Public Relations. 9 January 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
  6. ^ "Match Recap: Sounders FC 2 earns 4-2 win over Sacramento in inaugural match". SoundersFC.com. Sounders FC Public Relations. 21 March 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
  7. ^ "Sounders FC 2 earns 4-0 win over Cascadia rival Whitecaps FC 2 after hat trick from Jones". SoundersFC.com. Sounders FC Public Relations. 29 March 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
  8. ^ Pentz, Matt (29 March 2015). "Darwin Jones nets hat trick, S2 defeats Vancouver 4-0". SeattleTimes.com. Retrieved 6 April 2015.