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United States Cobi Jones has transitioned from an iconic soccer player to a revered analyst and ambassador.
Cobi Jones had a 12-year playing career with the LA Galaxy, making 306 appearances, scoring 70 goals, and providing 91 assists. He won two MLS Cups (2002 & 2005) and was later named an ambassador for the club. He also served as an assistant coach and interim head coach.
Cobi Jones partnered with the LA Galaxy and Intermex to launch the 'Cobi Club' Video Podcast Series.
Cobi Jones was named a community ambassador for the LA World Cup 2026 Host Committee, leveraging his experience of playing in three World Cups for the U.S. Men's National Team.
Cobi Jones participated in a video series titled 'My Biggest Fan with Cobi Jones' presented by Coca-Cola, highlighting his connection with a fan.
Cobi Jones has played a key role in the efforts of Ventura County FC, the Galaxy reserve team, to establish itself locally.
Cobi Jones is associated with the US Soccer Foundation, where he is recognized as the 'original Cobi' of LA, serving as an ambassador for the LA Galaxy.
Cobi Jones, as a BSI board member, collaborated with NCCourage (North Carolina Courage) to discuss the upcoming Next Wave National Showcase for Black female soccer players.
Cobi Jones collaborated with Rev, Miniac, and Synapse on the launch of an undisclosed project, described as an 'unforgettable journey'.
Cobi N’Gai Jones was born on June 16, 1970, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Southern California, where he began playing soccer at age 5 with AYSO. He later became a prominent player for the UCLA Bruins men’s soccer team, despite starting as a non-scholarship athlete. His early career included playing in the 1994 World Cup. Jones then played for Coventry City F.C. in the English Premier League for one season before moving to Brazilian club Vasco da Gama after a notable performance with the United States national team in the 1995 Copa America.
In 1996, Cobi Jones joined the newly formed Los Angeles Galaxy for Major League Soccer’s inaugural season, where he spent 11 years. His most distinguished year with the Galaxy was in 1998, when he achieved the second-highest points in MLS with 19 goals and 13 assists, earning a spot on the MLS Best XI and being named U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year. He remained with the Galaxy, becoming the last player from the inaugural MLS season to stay with his original team until his retirement announcement on March 19, 2007. Jones holds the all-time record for appearances with the United States national team, earning 164 caps and scoring 15 goals, and participated in the 1994, 1998, and 2002 FIFA World Cups. He was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2011.
Following his playing career, Jones moved into coaching, serving as an assistant coach for the LA Galaxy starting in 2007. He briefly took on the role of interim head coach in 2008. In 2011, he joined the New York Cosmos as associate director of soccer, a position he held through 2012. Beyond his sports career, Jones has also worked as an analyst for MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, Time Warner Cable SportsNet, Fox Sports, BeIN Sports, and the Pac-12 Network. He also hosted MTV’s health show, Mega-Dose, in the 1990s. Jones is also part of the ownership group for Angel City FC of the National Women’s Soccer League.
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