Jamar Beasley facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | October 11, 1979 | ||
| Place of birth | Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1998–2001 | New England Revolution | 41 | (3) |
| 1998 | → MLS Pro-40 (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 1999 | → Boston Bulldogs (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 1999 | → New Hampshire Phantoms (loan) | 1 | (1) |
| 2000 | → MLS Pro-40 (loan) | 4 | (2) |
| 2001 | Chicago Fire | 18 | (4) |
| 2002 | Puteolana | ||
| 2003 | Indiana Blast | 21 | (6) |
| 2003 | Carolina Dynamo | 1 | (0) |
| 2003 | Charleston Battery | 2 | (0) |
| 2004 | Milwaukee Wave United | 22 | (1) |
| 2003–2005 | Kansas City Comets (indoor) | 61 | (53) |
| 2005–2006 | St. Louis Steamers (indoor) | 30 | (33) |
| 2006–2008 | Detroit Ignition (indoor) | 29 | (40) |
| 2008–2010 | Rockford Rampage (indoor) | 17 | (8) |
| 2010 | Kansas City Wizards | 0 | (0) |
| 2010–2012 | Missouri Comets (indoor) | ? | (20) |
| 2011–2012 | Wichita Wings (indoor) | 22 | (21) |
| 2012–2013 | Syracuse Silver Knights (indoor) | 15 | (6) |
| 2013–2014 | St. Louis Ambush (indoor) | 0 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | Seattle Impact FC (indoor) | 4 | (5) |
| 2014–2015 | Ontario Fury (indoor) | 7 | (13) |
| 2015–2016 | Tacoma Stars (indoor) | 6 | (2) |
| 2016 | Cedar Rapids Rampage (indoor) | 3 | (1) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 1999 | United States U20 | ||
| 2004 | United States futsal | ||
† Appearances (Goals). |
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Jamar Beasley (born October 11, 1979) is an American soccer player. He is known for playing both outdoor and indoor soccer. Jamar made history by being the first player to join Major League Soccer (MLS) right after high school.
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Jamar Beasley's Soccer Journey
Jamar Beasley started his professional soccer journey in 1998. He was part of a special program called "Project-40" for young talents. This allowed him to join Major League Soccer (MLS) right after finishing high school. He was the youngest player to sign with MLS at that time.
Playing for New England Revolution
On February 25, 1998, Jamar was assigned to the New England Revolution team. He officially joined them on August 14, 1998. This was after he played for the U.S. Under-20 National Team. His first game for the Revolution was on August 22, 1998. He came into the game as a substitute in the 72nd minute.
Jamar returned to the Revolution after playing in the 1999 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Nigeria. He got his first start in a game on May 23, 1999. His biggest impact for the Revolution came during the 2000 New England Revolution season. He scored 3 goals and made 3 assists in 19 games. He was even named MLS Player of the Week after scoring two goals in one game.
Moving to Chicago Fire
On April 10, 2001, the Revolution traded Jamar to the Chicago Fire. He played regularly for the Fire during the 2001 season. He even scored an important tying goal for Chicago in a playoff game. After playing less in 2002, Jamar moved to play in a second-division league.
Success in Indoor Soccer
In 2003, Jamar signed with the indoor soccer team Missouri Comets of the MISL II. He did very well and won the MISL Rookie of the Year award. He continued to have great success with different indoor teams. In the 2006–2007 season, he was a star player for the Detroit Ignition. He helped them reach the MISL Championship Series and won the MISL Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.
Return to MLS and More Indoor Play
Jamar returned to MLS in 2010 with the Kansas City Wizards. Later that year, he signed again with the Missouri Comets for the 2010–2011 season. He was a strong attacker for the team. He finished third in the league for scoring points and goals. He was also named to the 2nd team All-MISL.
After that, Jamar joined the Wichita Wings for their 2011-2012 season. He was their top goal scorer with 22 goals. He then played for several different indoor teams.
Later Career and Retirement
Jamar joined the Ontario Fury for the second half of the 2014–2015 season. He played very well, scoring three goals in one game (a hat-trick). He also helped his team reach the playoffs. He scored two goals in a playoff loss.
After playing for the Tacoma Stars in 2015-2016, Jamar signed with the Cedar Rapids Rampage in 2016. He scored a goal in his final professional game on December 18, 2016. He retired from playing soccer at the end of that season.
Personal Life and Family
Jamar's brother, DaMarcus Beasley, is also a very famous professional soccer player. DaMarcus has played for many big clubs like the Los Angeles Galaxy, Chicago Fire, PSV Eindhoven, and Manchester City. He has also played for the United States national team in four World Cups.
National Team Appearances
Jamar played for the U20 United States national team in the World Youth Championship in Nigeria in 1999. He has had more success playing for the US Futsal Team. Futsal is a version of soccer played indoors on a smaller field. In 2008, Jamar represented the US at the Futsal World Cup in Brazil.
Awards and Achievements
Team Honors
- St. Louis Steamers
- Major Indoor Soccer League: Runner-Up in 2005-2006
- Detroit Ignition
- Major Indoor Soccer League: Runner-Up in 2006-2007
Individual Awards
- Kansas City Comets
- MISL 2003-04 Rookie of the Year
- Detroit Ignition
- MISL 2006-07 Most Valuable Player
See also
In Spanish: Jamar Beasley para niños
