(Source: Philadelphia Union) Philadelphia Union have signed midfielder Derrick Jones as a Homegrown Player, the club announced Wednesday. Jones originally joined the Philadelphia Union Academy in November 2013 and later became the first player to ever sign with USL expansion team Bethlehem Steel FC in December 2015. He becomes the fourth player in Union history to ink a homegrown contract and the first since 2012. 'Derrick's progression through our system has been quicker than anticipated and it's evident that he is ready for the next step of his career,' Union Sporting Director Earnie Stewart said. 'This is a testament to Derrick's commitment to his trade, and it should be...
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