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) | ||
| Position(s) | 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) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 1999 | United States U20 | ||
| 2004 | United States futsal | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 January 2019 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 2 July 2007 |
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Jamar Beasley (born October 11, 1979) is an American soccer player who played as a forward. He is known for his long career in both outdoor and indoor soccer leagues.
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Jamar Beasley's Soccer Journey
Jamar Beasley started his professional soccer career in 1998. He was part of a special program called "Project-40" in Major League Soccer (MLS). This program allowed talented young players to join the league right after high school. Jamar was the very first player in MLS history to do this.
Starting His Professional Career
On February 25, 1998, Jamar joined the New England Revolution team. He was the youngest player to sign with MLS at that time. He made his first appearance for the Revolution on August 22, 1998. He came into the game as a substitute.
Jamar also played for the U.S. Under-20 National Team. He rejoined the Revolution after playing in the 1999 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Nigeria. His biggest impact with the Revolution came in 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 once.
In the 2000 MLS Cup Playoffs, Jamar's team, the Revolution, played against the Chicago Fire. This was a special game because Jamar faced his brother, DaMarcus Beasley, who was playing for the Fire. The Revolution lost that series.
Success in Indoor Soccer
In 2001, Jamar was traded to the Chicago Fire. He played regularly alongside his brother during the 2001 season. After playing less in 2002, Jamar moved to indoor soccer. He signed with the Missouri Comets in the MISL II league for the 2003–2004 season. He quickly became a star, winning the MISL Rookie of the Year award.
Jamar continued to have great success in indoor soccer. In the 2006–2007 season, he had an amazing year with the Detroit Ignition. He helped his team reach the MISL Championship Series. He also won the prestigious MISL MVP Award, which means he was the Most Valuable Player in the league.
Later Career and Retirement
Jamar returned to MLS briefly in 2010 with the Kansas City Wizards. However, he soon went back to indoor soccer. On November 11, 2010, he signed again with the Missouri Comets in the MISL. He was a strong offensive player for the team that season. He finished third in the league for scoring points. 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 in 24 games. Over the next few years, he played for several different indoor teams. These included the Ontario Fury, where he had a strong comeback in 2014–2015. He even scored his final professional hat-trick during this time.
Jamar then played for the Tacoma Stars in 2015-2016. He later signed with the Cedar Rapids Rampage for the 2016-2017 season. Jamar scored a goal in his very last professional game on December 18, 2016. He retired from professional soccer at the end of that season.
Family Connections
Jamar Beasley's brother, DaMarcus Beasley, is also a very famous professional soccer player. DaMarcus has played for many well-known clubs around the world. These include the Los Angeles Galaxy, Chicago Fire, PSV Eindhoven, Manchester City, and Rangers F.C.. He also played for the United States national team. DaMarcus represented his country in four different World Cups, which is a huge achievement!
Playing for His Country
Jamar Beasley played for the U.S. Under-20 National Team. He appeared in the World Youth Championship in Nigeria. However, he had even more success playing for the U.S. Futsal Team. Futsal is a version of soccer played indoors on a smaller court, usually with five players per side. In 2008, Jamar represented the United States at the Futsal World Cup in Brazil.
Awards and Achievements
Jamar Beasley earned several honors during his career:
Club Achievements
- St. Louis Steamers
- Major Indoor Soccer League: 2005-2006 Runner-Up (meaning his team finished second)
- Detroit Ignition
- Major Indoor Soccer League: 2006-2007 Runner-Up
Individual Awards
- Kansas City Comets
- MISL 2003-04 Rookie of the Year (awarded to the best new player)
- Detroit Ignition
- MISL 2006-07 Most Valuable Player (awarded to the best player in the league)
See also
In Spanish: Jamar Beasley para niños
