HOUSTON — During the same week, DaMarcus Beasley celebrated his 20th year as a professional soccer player and had a second surgery on his left knee.
Beasley is no stranger to surgeries. In 2016, the Dynamo defender had surgery on his left knee to remove torn cartilage. Three years later, he is in a similar predicament.
Beasley just had arthroscopic surgery on the same knee, and it’s estimated he will be out four to six weeks.
The veteran defender came on strong during his sixth season with the Houston Dynamo, starting during the Concacaf Champions League and scoring the winning goal in the Round 16 away leg against Guastatoya . But he hasn’t been able to play in any regular season MLS matches.
In December, the Dynamo re-signed Beasley and he was called a pillar of the Houston squad because of the consistency in his playing level, dedication and willingness to help teammates strive for more wins.
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During his 210 MLS appearances, Beasley has worn the colors the Chicago Fire and of the Dynamo. He has recorded 17 goals and 24 assists during 11 seasons. The 36-year-old defender also has extensive international experience, spending time in the German Bundesliga with Hannover 96 and in Liga MX with Puebla to name a few.
Beasley is the only person who has ever played during four different World Cups for the U.S men’s national team, competing in 2002, 2006, 2014 and 2016. During his time in the USMNT, he earned 126 caps, scored 17 goals and delivered 13 assists.