Hard Working Right Back Joins Hearts of Pine Defense
Jaden Jones-Riley signs for Hearts of Pine
Jaden Jones-Riley is a 5’ 9” 23-year-old right back that will be burning up the right flanks at Fitzpatrick Stadium for Bobby Murphy’s back four at Fitzpatrick Stadium.
Jones-Riley was drafted 73rd overall by the Portland Timbers out of the University of Dayton in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft. He has played a mix of right back in a back four and right wing back in a 3-4-3 over the past two years with Portland Timbers 2. Jones-Riley has made 47 appearances, scoring two goals, and three assists for the MLS NEXT Pro side over the past two years.
Looking at the tape on Jones-Riley you’ll see an endless worker and a good crosser. The right back will add his crosses to the Hearts attack while defending against wingers off the ball.
On the move to Maine Jones-Riley stated, “What excites me about Maine is the anticipation surrounding the club and how the team deeply resonates with the local culture.”