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Derrick Jones named to U.S. roster for U20 World Cup

Derrick Jones is heading to South Korea to represent the United States in the U20 World Cup.

The 20-year-old Philadelphia Union midfielder was named to head coach Tab Ramos’ 21-player roster. Fellow homegrown Auston Trusty, who was on the roster for World Cup qualifying, did not make the cut.

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The Ghana-born Jones, who emigrated to the U.S. at age 14, was recently cleared to play for Ramos’ squad after missing out on the CONCACAF U20 Championship the U.