Jones could join US national team later this year (AP)

Midfielder Jermaine Jones could join the U.S. national team later this year, possibly with defender Edgar Castillo. The 27-year-old Jones, who has appeared in the European Champions League for Schalke of the Bundesliga, has played three times for Germany's national team in exhibitions. He holds dual citizenship and has petitioned FIFA for a switch of nationality. (link)