Former Chicago Fire and U.S. Men's National Team defender DaMarcus Beasley announced on Monday his intentions to retire from professional soccer following the 2019 MLS season.
Beasley, 37, began his professional career with the Chicago Fire in 2000 after being acquired from the LA Galaxy in exchange for first round picks in the 2000 and 2001 MLS SuperDrafts. He'd make 134 appearances across all competitions for the Men In Red from 2000-2004, a span that included Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup titles in 2000 and 2003 as well as the 2003 Supporters' Shield. He was selected to the MLS Best XI in 2003.