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“He is going to get exposed to a different culture and learn a different language and just have a different perspective on the world.” - Eva Mineva, Jones’ Mother
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Jordan Jones at tryouts for A.C. Perugia.
1. Jordan Jones after a 2-1 win for the Eastern Development Program National League season. 2. Young Jordan Jones scores a goal at his soccer game. Jones started the sport at four years old. All photos used with permission from Eva Mineva
22 November 2021
