CAERNARFON-BORN footballer Gerwyn Jones has joined MLS side DC United in Washington in America.
Although yet to break into the first team, the 19-year- old is captain of the club’s Super 20s side, and is training with the first team squad.
The youngster was on Tranmere Rovers’ books for several years until May of last year, but a serious back injury in February cut short his career there.
While touring the USA with Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen in 2007, Jones was invited to join DC United and complete his education in a nearby university, but because he was contracted with Tranmere he was unable to take up the opportunity.
He re-established contact with the States, and DC United had maintained interest, but because of his injuries they were several obstacles to overcome.
Jones was sent to a specialist in Baltimore who ascertained that Jones had a hairline fracture in his back.
After succesful treatment he regained full fitness, and has been in the States since August 2009 studying for a bachelors degree in business and furthering his football career.
