Position: Defender/Midfielder
Date of Birth: October 11, 1987 (20)
Place of Birth: Claremont, California
Height: 5 ft 9 in
Weight: 150
Previous Clubs: none
National Team Exp: United States (U-20)
Jersey Number: #2
Current Status: Developmental Roster (GA)
How Acquired: 3rd pick in 2008 Superdraft
Personal summary: in Claremont California. Started college at St. John’s before transferring to UCLA where he majored in history.
Professional summary/highlights: Drafted by RSL at the 3rd pick after a successful career at UCLA. Played a significant role in the U-20 World Cup for the US.
Webpages/Myspace/Facebook:
Youtube/video links: AYL doubletalk (with David Horst)
Other links: MLS Player profile: Tony Beltran/MLSnet, Wikipedia Page: Tony Beltran/Wiki, AYL podcast: Coaches show - 4/8/08, AYL podcast: RSL show - Episode 38, Riley show (via AYL)
Keepin It Real Expectations for 2008: I was among those questioning this pick on draft day. However after watching him in practice, I believe that this kid is going to be a quality player in the very near future. Because we are thin at outside back, he is likely to see some action at some point during the season. Is he ready for this? We’ll find out.
Fans Scorecard Ratings: Beltran Rating
Interesting Fact/tidbits/quote: Has won the prestigious “beep test” drill on at least two occasions. Played club soccer with Arsenal FC along with Yura Movsisyan.
