Forward Madison FC have signed 27-year-old defender Alvin Jones, pending league and federation approval, the club announced in a press release Thursday.
Jones is originally from Trinidad and Tobago, where he debuted for the national team in 2014. The defender has made 32 career appearances for Trinidad and Tobago, and he contributed an impactful goal over that time — the long-distance strike that eliminated the United States from World Cup qualificiation.
“Alvin will have a positive impact on the group through his international and domestic experience,” Forward Madison Assistant Coach Neil Hlavaty said in a statement. “We’re very excited to welcome Alvin to Madison, his speed and technicality will work well in USL League One.”
Jones first signed with W Connection FC in the TT Pro League in 2012, where he played six seasons, only seeing the field for the senior team 13 times. He tallied one goal in that time.
Jones’ breakout season came in 2019, when he came to the US where and signed with the Oklahoma City Energy FC in the USL Championship. He appeared in 22 games with OKC FC and contributed two assists and a goal.
After leaving OKC FC, Jones signed with the Real Monarchs and played in one game before joining Real Salt Lake in MLS for the 2020 season.
He is the younger brother of longtime Major League Soccer veteran Jovien Jones.
