U.S. midfielder Jermaine Jones added to January camp roster by head coach Jurgen Klinsmann

The Schalke midfielder will join up with the USA squad.

Jan 13, 2012 4:12:00 PM

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U.S. national team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann has announced that Schalke midfielder Jermaine Jones has been added to his squad for January training camp ahead of friendlies with Venezuela and Panama.

"Obviously this is a very difficult moment for Jermaine. He regrets the incident and has apologized to the player, his coaches and his teammates. He respects the decision of the German Federation and accepts the punishment," said U.S. MNT head coach Jurgen Klinsmann.
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"While an unfortunate situation, it provides me the opportunity to call him in and continue to get him integrated with our system as we prepare the team for qualifying this summer. I have spoken with the coach at Schalke and Jermaine, and we all agree this is what's best."

Currently serving an six-matche suspension with the German club, Jones, 30, will likely take part in both friendlies. He's made 14 appearances for the U.S. national team since 2010.

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