Jamar Beasley

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…

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.