FIFA has approved the change of association application for Jermaine Jones, making the midfielder available for selection for the U.S. Men's National Team. Well, qualifying is over and Jones is still fighting an injury, but this is still good news. He should help the team immensely once he has recovered.

Soccer 365 is reporting that Jermaine Jones will be eligible to suit up for the United States after August 2. The previous report of October 1 was based on misinformation from FIFA.

This means that Jones would be able to play against Mexico at the Azteca on August 12, assuming his switch is approved by the FIFA Player Status Committee.

Soccer by Ives is reporting the Shalke 04 midfielder Jermaine Jones is planning to switch his international football allegiance from Germany to the USA. I think we've already got a glut of defensive midfielders, but this is still exciting news. Just who is Jermaine Jones? Here's what Ives has to say:

"He's a talented 27-year old who will easily be one of the best midfielders in the U.