In his first ever start and appearance for the Philadelphia Union, Derrick Jones was named the IBX Live Fearless Man of the Match, as voted by Union fans.
Who's your @IBX Live Fearless Man of the Match? #DOOP
— Philadelphia Union (@PhilaUnion) March 6, 2017
Jones became the first ever player to start for the Philadelphia Union Academy, Bethlehem Steel FC and the Union as a homegrown player. In his debut, Jones drew two fouls while making numerous clean tackles. He played defense well, covering for Haris Medunjanin when he joined the attack.