Jermaine Jones signs with LA Galaxy

The Galaxy used targeted allocation money to sign the U.S. international after acquiring his rights in a trade with the Colorado Rapids.

The LA Galaxy announced the signing of U.S. international Jermaine Jones on Wednesday, using targeted allocation money to add the former Colorado Rapids midfielder.

LA acquired the rights to Jones from Colorado last month in exchange for a first-round pick in the 2017 MLS draft, along with a conditional second-round selection in the 2018 draft.

“Jermaine is a winner who has experience in MLS and playing against the highest competition in the world,” Galaxy coach Curt Onalfo said in a news release.

 “He has a relentless engine on the field and we are confident that he will strengthen our midfield. We look forward to him joining the Galaxy as we prepare for the upcoming season."