Steven Beitashour, once a San Jose Earthquakes ballboy, began his MLS playing career with San Jose, where he now serves as an academy coach. (Photo: San Jose Earthquakes)

San Jose, California-born Steven Beitashour was drafted out of San Diego State by the San Jose Earthquakes in 2010, which was the beginning of his 13-year MLS career. As a professional, Beitashour won three Supporters’ Shields, lifted the 2017 MLS Cup with Toronto FC, and was a part of Iran’s 2014 World Cup squad. 

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