Jamar Beasley

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American soccer player (born 1979)

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::summary American soccer player (born 1979) ::

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Field	Value
name	Jamar Beasley
height
birth_date
birth_place	Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
position	Forward
years1	1998–2001
years2	1998
years3	1999
years4	1999
years5	2000
years6	2001
years7	2002
years8	2003
years9	2003
years10	2003
years11	2004
years12	2003–2005
years13	2005–2006
years14	2006–2008
years15	2008–2010
years16	2010
years17	2010–2012
years18	2011–2012
years19	2012–2013
years20	2013–2014
years21	2014–2015
years22	2014–2015
years23	2015–2016
years24	2016
clubs1	New England Revolution
clubs2	→ MLS Pro-40 (loan)
clubs3	→ Boston Bulldogs (loan)
clubs4	→ New Hampshire Phantoms (loan)
clubs5	→ MLS Pro-40 (loan)
clubs6	Chicago Fire
clubs7	Puteolana
clubs8	Indiana Blast
clubs9	Carolina Dynamo
clubs10	Charleston Battery
clubs11	Milwaukee Wave United
clubs12	Kansas City Comets (indoor)
clubs13	St. Louis Steamers (indoor)
clubs14	Detroit Ignition (indoor)
clubs15	Rockford Rampage (indoor)
clubs16	Kansas City Wizards
clubs17	Missouri Comets (indoor)
clubs18	Wichita Wings (indoor)
clubs19	Syracuse Silver Knights (indoor)
clubs20	St. Louis Ambush (indoor)
clubs21	Seattle Impact FC (indoor)
clubs22	Ontario Fury (indoor)
clubs23	Tacoma Stars (indoor)
clubs24	Cedar Rapids Rampage (indoor)
caps1	41
caps2	1
caps3	1
caps4	1
caps5	4
caps6	18
caps8	21
caps9	1
caps10	2
caps11	22
caps12	61
caps13	30
caps14	29
caps15	17
caps16	0
caps17	?
caps18	22
caps19	15
caps20	0
caps21	4
caps22	7
caps23	6
caps24	3
goals1	3
goals2	0
goals3	0
goals4	1
goals5	2
goals6	4
goals8	6
goals9	0
goals10	0
goals11	1
goals12	53
goals13	33
goals14	40
goals15	8
goals16	0
goals17	20
goals18	21
goals19	6
goals20	0
goals21	5
goals22	13
goals23	2
goals24	1
nationalyears1	1999
nationalyears2	2004
nationalteam1	United States U20
nationalteam2	United States futsal
pcupdate	23 January 2019
ntupdate	2 July 2007
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Jamar Beasley (born October 11, 1979) is an American soccer player.

Career

Beasley began his professional career in 1998, as a member Major League Soccer's Project-40, directly out of High School (South Side High School). In doing so, he became the first player in MLS history to sign with the league directly from high school. On February 25, 1998, he was allocated by MLS to the New England Revolution. At the time, Beasley was the youngest player to sign with MLS, a record since broken many times over. On August 14, 1998, Beasley officially joined the Revolution, after returning from duty with the U.S. U-20 National Team. Beasley made his Revolution debut on August 22, 1998, coming on as a 72nd minute substitution for Richard Goulooze. Beasley rejoined the Revolution after participating in the 1999 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Nigeria on April 27, 1999. He earned his first start on May 23, 1999, in a loss to the LA Galaxy.

Beasley's biggest contributions to the Revolution came during the 2000 New England Revolution season, in which he recorded 3 goals and 3 assists in 19 appearances (6 starts). He was named MLS Player of the Week in week 13 following his brace in the Revolution's 3–0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes. The Revolution squared off against the Chicago Fire in the 2000 MLS Cup Playoffs. The matchup saw Jamar face off against his brother, who was then playing for the Fire. The Revolution were defeated 6–0 in the deciding match of the series.

On April 10, 2001, the Revolution traded Beasley to the Chicago Fire for a conditional pick in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft. After being traded to the Chicago Fire, Beasley was a regular during the 2001 season alongside his brother. He would score a crucial tying goal for Chicago against Dallas in the second game of a quarterfinal playoff series that 2001 Major League Soccer season. After reduced playing time in 2002, Beasley went to the second division before signing with the indoor Missouri Comets of the MISL II for the 2003–2004 season, where he would go on to win MISL Rookie of the Year. After years of success with various MISL teams, Beasley had a dominant year in 2006–2007, leading the Detroit Ignition to the MISL Championship Series and winning the MISL MVP Award.

After returning to MLS in 2010 with the Kansas City Wizards, Beasley was signed on November 11, 2010 (just one day before the 2010–2011 season) by the Missouri Comets of the MISL. Beasley was an offensive force all season-long for the team. He finished 3rd in the league in scoring with 54 points and tied for 3rd in total goals with 20. Beasley also had the second most game-winning goals on the year with three. Following the season he was named 2nd team All-MISL.

Beasley then joined the newly reformed Wichita Wings for their 2011-2012 expansion season, where he would go on to finish as their top goal scorer with 22 goals in 24 games played. However, this would begin a journeyman phase of his career, as he would leave Wichita after just one season.

Beasley was picked up by the Ontario Fury for the second half of the 2014–2015 season and enjoyed a career resurgence, with his final professional hat-trick and final MASL Team of the Week nod, en route to the playoffs, where he would score two goals in a first-round loss to the Las Vegas Legends.

After moving to the Tacoma Stars for 2015-2016 and seeing diminished playing time, Beasley would sign for the 2016-2017 Cedar Rapids Rampage in their second year in the MASL. Having rotated in and out of the squad, Beasley would score a goal in his final professional appearance, the first goal in a 6–3 win at the St. Louis Ambush on December 18, 2016. He was an unused substitute on December 31, 2016, before being released and retiring at the end of the season.

Personal life

Jamar's brother DaMarcus Beasley also is a professional soccer player, having played for the Los Angeles Galaxy, Chicago Fire, PSV Eindhoven, Manchester City, Rangers F.C., Hannover 96, Puebla, and Houston Dynamo as well as the United States national team who he has represented at four World Cups.

National team

He appeared at the World Youth Championship in Nigeria with the U20 United States national team, but has enjoyed more success with the US Futsal Team than with the full-age national team. In 2008, Beasley represented the US at the Futsal World Cup in Brazil.

Honors

Club

St. Louis Steamers
- Major Indoor Soccer League: 2005-2006 Runner-Up :
Detroit Ignition
- Major Indoor Soccer League: 2006-2007 Runner-Up :

Individual

Kansas City Comets
- MISL 2003-04 Rookie of the Year:
Detroit Ignition
- MISL 2006-07 Most Valuable Player:

References

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Marini, Glenn. (May 5, 2023). "Jamar Beasley: First to go from high school to MLS". WANE 15.
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Sleger, Gareth. "When indoor game knocked, Jamar Beasley grabbed the opportunity".
(April 28, 2020). "Who are the 10 youngest players signed to an MLS contract?".
"2024 Media Guide". New England Revolution.
"Chicago Fire Soccer Club 2011 Media Guide".
"FIFA-Turniere Spieler & Trainer - Jamar BEASLEY".
"Stats Crew 2005-06 St. Louis Steamers Roster".
"Stats Crew 2006-07 Detroit Ignition Roster".
"Jamar Beasley Leads MISL All-Rookie team".
(7 April 2007). "Jamar Beasley Named League's Most Valuable Player".

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