SWOS ECE 95/96
SWOS ECE 95/96

COBI JONES
COBI JONES
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Number
#7
Nationality
U.S.A.
Team
UNITED STATES (North/Central America)
Coach
STEVE SAMPSON
Position
RW (Right Wing)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
1 0 1 1 7 7 1 18 2.6 £700k

Cobi Jones

  • Full name: Corey Donya "Cobi" Jones
  • Date of birth: June 16, 1970
  • Place of birth: Westwood, California, United States
  • Nationality: American (United States)
  • Position: Midfielder / Winger
  • Club career (selected):
    • 1994–1996: Coventry City (England) — brief spell (no league appearances)
    • 1996–2007: LA Galaxy (Major League Soccer) — principal club; MLS Cup winner (2002, 2005); Supporters' Shield (1998); U.S. Open Cup (2001)
    • 1996–1997: Loan to Club León (Mexico) — short loan
  • International career (United States):
    • National team years: 1992–2004
    • Caps: 164 (all-time leader until later surpassed; among the most-capped US players)
    • Goals: 15
    • Major tournaments: FIFA World Cup 1994, 1998, 2002; Copa América; CONCACAF Gold Cup (winner 1991?—note: he was part of Gold Cup squads in the 1990s and early 2000s)
    • Notable: Key attacking midfielder/winger for the U.S. during the 1990s and early 2000s; contributed with assists, creativity, and wide play
  • Post-playing career:
    • Broadcasting: Worked as a soccer analyst and commentator for U.S. broadcasts
    • Coaching: Served as an assistant coach for the LA Galaxy and involved in youth development and soccer clinics
    • Honors: Inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame (class of 2011)
  • Legacy: Widely regarded as one of the most recognizable and influential American soccer players of his generation; longtime ambassador for the sport in the U.S., notably associated with LA Galaxy and the national team.