USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann has called Schalke midfielder Jermaine Jones into his training camp.

The midfielder will join the 21-player roster Jan. 14 at The Home Depot Center as the team prepares for upcoming friendlies against Venezuela and Panama. Jones is currently serving a suspension from matches for Schalke.

"Obviously this is a very difficult moment for Jermaine. He regrets the incident and has apologized to the player, his coaches and his teammates. He respects the decision of the German Federation and accepts the punishment," Klinsmann said. "While an unfortunate situation, it provides me the opportunity to call him in and continue to get him integrated with our system as we prepare the team for qualifying this summer. I have spoken with the coach at Schalke and Jermaine, and we all agree this is what's best."