Cobi Jones Biography

Occup.	Athlete
From	USA
Born	June 16, 1970
Age	53 years

Early Life
Cobi Jones, born upon June 16, 1970, in Detroit, Michigan, is a previous American football gamer and presently serves as a soccer expert and analyst. He is the son of Freeman Jones as well as Vicki Jones as well as has an older bro, Kevin, who was likewise a soccer player.

Growing up in Southern California, Cobi Jones participated in Westlake High School, where he played both football and basketball. After graduating from senior high school, Jones participated in the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he joined the UCLA Bruins football team and also stuck out as a phenomenal gamer.

Professional Career
Cobi Jones's specialist soccer job started in 1992 when he signed up with the English football club, Coventry City. He made a total amount of 24 appearances as well as racked up 2 goals throughout his stint with the club.

In 1994, Jones returned to the United States to take part in Major League Soccer (MLS), signing with the Los Angeles Galaxy. Throughout his 12-year period with the Galaxy, Jones turned into one of one of the most well-known and also established gamers in the league. His outstanding efficiency in the midfield and onward positions made him a key contributor to the Galaxy's success.

Throughout his time with the Galaxy, Jones helped assist the group to two MLS Cup titles in 2002 as well as 2005, a Supporters' Shield in 2002, and a CONCACAF Champions' Cup in 2000. Individually, he was called to the MLS Best XI team and was a three-time MLS All-Star.

Throughout his occupation, Cobi Jones made appearances for different clubs worldwide, including spells with Brazilian side Vasco da Gama as well as French group Paris Saint-Germain.

International Career
Along with his club success, Cobi Jones was an important component of the United States Men's National Team. He made his first cap in 1992 as well as took place to come to be one of the most capped gamer in U.S. Soccer background with 164 looks. Jones belonged of the USMNT team for the 1994, 1998, and also 2002 FIFA World Cup tournaments. He scored 15 goals for the nationwide team over his global career.

Retirement and Post-Career
Cobi Jones announced his retired life from expert soccer after the 2007 MLS period. Following his retired life, Jones transitioned into a mentoring duty, acting as an assistant instructor for the Los Angeles Galaxy from 2008 to 2010.

In 2011, he was named head trainer of the New York Cosmos, a famous American football club that was attempting a go back to expert soccer. Nonetheless, Jones left the role before the group formally entered the North American Soccer League.

Jones has additionally sought an occupation in broadcasting. He has worked as a soccer expert and also commentator for different networks, including ESPN, Fox Sports, as well as Time Warner Cable SportsNet. In 2011, Jones was inducted right into the National Soccer Hall of Fame, recognizing his significant contributions to American soccer.

Personal Life
Cobi Jones is a private individual when it concerns his individual life. He has been associated with various humanitarian efforts, including support for youngsters's health and wellness as well as soccer programs. Jones remains to be an ambassador for football in the United States, advertising the sporting activity and also its effect on future generations.

Our collection contains 18 quotes who is written / told by Cobi.

Related authors: Lawrence Taylor (Athlete)

18 Famous quotes by Cobi Jones

"We are still confident as a team that we will make it through to the final Cup qualifying round"

"It's difficult to compare coaches. You really can't compare them"

"I know a lot of people didn't understand why I came back, and people are still going to say it was stupid and it was the wrong decision. But I'm happy"

"You are going to have hostile crowds and the fans are going to find out where you are staying and keep you awake at night. They are going to use everything possible"

"The league, is doing well. It is just a matter of trying to sort some things out with my contract"

"That's one of my jobs, just trying to do what I can to help this team out as much as possible"

"Overall, I think I'm in pretty good shape, but I'm not really someone that is gung-ho or a fitness fanatic"

"Being out in that heat for two weeks definitely drains your energy"

"I don't like the same old thing all the time"

"We didn't think we were a fourth-place team. For us to beat the first-place team in the West and the first-place team in the East shows the dedication and determination that we had"

"The referee will now keep track of the time on the field and the shootouts have finally been banned"

"You know what you are getting into, but being out in that heat for two weeks definitely drains your energy"

"It just proves that I've been here for a long time and, I guess, have done the right things over the years"

"I've seen a lot of highs and a lot of lows with this team, and one thing I've learned is that even though you have lows, you're not going to have them forever, so you've got to keep fighting"

"I definitely do like change. I don't know if my hairstyles reflect that, but I don't like the same old thing all the time"

"The league, I think, is doing well. It's growing, it's maturing, and it's becoming a better league"

"I think the Commissioner is taking the steps necessary to give the game back to the players and the fans and hopefully take the league to the next level"

"I don't know if my hairstyles reflect that, but I am someone who enjoys change"