Josh Beard

COLLEGE: University of Illinois-Chicago ... 2013: Horizon League Defensive Player of the Year ... Started all 17 matches (3 goals) ... 2012: Played in all 17 matches (12 starts) and played three different positions during season (1 goal, 1 assist) ... 2011: Started 15 matches on the back line ... 2010: Sat out the season as a medical redshirt, preserving three more years of eligibility ... 2009: Appeared in 18 matches, starting 17 (1 goal, 1 assist) ... Played primarily on the back line.

HIGH SCHOOL: Schaumburg High School ... All-State in 2007 and 2008 ... Led team with 19 goals and school-record 21 assists as senior ... Scored team-high 17 goals as a junior.

CLUB SOCCER: Played eight years with Sockers FC Chicago ... Member of 2007 state title-winning side.

US NATIONAL TEAM: Camp player for Under-18 team.