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    2  Josh Beard
    Josh Beard

    Class:
    RS Sophomore

    Hometown:
    Schaumburg, Ill.

    High School:
    Schaumburg

    Height / Weight:
    5-8 / 155

    Position:
    Forward/Midfielder/Back

    Club Team:
    Sockers FC Chicago



    2009

  • Horizon League All-Newcomer Team
  • Started 17 of 18 games he appeared in
  • Played primarily on the back line
  • Scored first career goal against UAB on Sept. 4

    Prep/Personal

  • 2009 U.S. U-18 Men's National Team camp player
  • Lettered four years as a forward, midfielder and defender for Schaumburg
  • 2007 and 2008 all-state
  • 2007 and 2008 All-Midwest Suburban League
  • Two-time Chicago Sun-Times All-Area First Team
  • Two-time Daily Herald All-Area First Team
  • Part of two regional championships, a sectional championship and a Midwest Suburban League crown with the Saxons
  • Led team with 19 goals and a school-record 21 assists as a senior
  • Scored team-high 17 goals as a junior
  • Spent eight years with Sockers FC Chicago and coach Dave Richardson
  • Part of Sockers' 2007 state title-winning side
  • Born May 23, 1991
  • Son of James and Diane Beard
  • Majoring in business entrepreneurship