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U.S. U-20 Men
player pool
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FORWARD
Jamar Beasley
Height: 5-10. Weight: 160.
Born: October 11, 1979. Hometown: Fort Wayne, Ind.
College/Club: New England Revolution (MLS).
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Profile: A forward with the ability to change a game with his speed and
skill ... Made his Under-20 National Team debut on April 4, 1998 in a 1-1 draw versus
Iceland ... Has been one of the U-20 National Team's most consistent goal scorers ...
Netted the game-winner in 1-0 victory over Denmark at the '99 Copa de Atlantico
earlier this year ... Second in the team in scoring in '98 with 8 goals in 14
international matches ... Also scored 9 goals in non- international matches ... Scored
one goal (against Canada) and added three assists during CONCACAF U-20 qualifying ...
Signed a Project-40 contract with U.S. Soccer and Major League Soccer directly out of
high school and was allocated to the New England Revolution on February 27, 1998 ...
Featured in the April 13, 1998 issue of Sports Illustrated where he was suggested to
be the "Kobe Bryant of U.S. Soccer" ... Scored 28 goals during his senior year at South
Side High School (Ft. Wayne, Ind.) and set an Indiana State record with 107 career
goals ... A 1998 Parade Magazine All-American selection ... Favorite international
player is Brazil's Rivaldo ... Brother, DaMarcus, is a star with the U.S. U-17 National
Team ... Enjoys reading and playing basketball.
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