Damarcus Beasley
U.S. soccer defender, three-time World Cup participant
Damarcus Beasley (born April 24, 1983) is an American professional soccer player who enjoyed a lengthy career as a defender and midfielder in Major League Soccer and international competition. He is one of the few American players to have competed in three FIFA World Cups (2006, 2010, and 2014), earning 126 caps for the U.S. Men's National Team. Beasley played for numerous MLS teams including the San Jose Earthquakes, Chicago Fire, and Houston Dynamo, winning MLS Cups and establishing himself as a reliable, versatile defender. His longevity in professional soccer during an era when American soccer was developing its infrastructure made him a respected figure in the sport. Beasley's consistent performance across multiple decades helped raise the profile of American soccer internationally and demonstrated the potential for American players to compete at the highest levels of club and international football.
Athlete
American
1983
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Damarcus
American origin
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