Drew Beckie

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2013 Season: Has not made a regular-season appearance in 2013.

What Scouts Say: “Athletic right back who can also be a centerback in MLS … Played multiple spots in 2011 and didn’t really fulfill any of them ... Centerback for 2.5 years but best as a right back because he's so athletic. Proved it in 2012 ... One of the best athletes you’ll see. Exceptional … He’s still learning when to go, when to stay. Toward end of 2012, he really started getting a groove … Exceptional in the air … At the next level he may be used as a centerback because it’s a little more simple … Played centerback for U23 Canadian Olympic team ... Technique is very good but has some trouble making decisions with ball at his feet … Grown up in his senior year ... Canadian citizen, but has a U.S. green card.”

COLLEGE EXPERIENCE

2012: Beckie was an All-MPSF Second Team selection as a senior, as he started and played in 18 of the Pioneers 20 matches at right back. In the attack, Beckie tallied seven points on two goals and three assists.

2011: As a junior, Beckie was selected to All-MPSF First Team, starting all 19 matches for Denver. He tallied nine points on four goals and an assist, recording his first career two-goal game at Cal State Fullerton on September 23. Beckie was named DU's Most Valuable Player and represented Team Canada in Olympic qualifying games in March 2012.

2010: Beckie started all 20 games for the Pioneers, scoring the game-winning goal against Oral Roberts on Sept. 17. Beckie earned All-MPSF honorable mention as a sophomore.

2009: As a freshman, Beckie started in 11 of 19 games this season, recording one assist against Belmont (Sep 13). He was also named to Duke Nike Classic All-Tournament Team.

YOUTH EXPERIENCE

Beckie spent his entire youth career playing for Real Colorado coached by Lorne Donaldson, Kevin Fickes and Neil Payne.

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

For the U-17 Canadian National Team, Beckie earned 6 Caps. He represented Canada in the 2007 CONCACAF Qualifying in Kingston, Jamaica.

ACQUIRED

Chosen 28th overall by the Crew in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft.

PERSONAL

Beckie was born on September 30, 1990 in Regina, Saskatchewan to Sheila and the late Gary Beckie. He has three sisters Alysha, Jenelle and Janine. Beckie enjoys biking, reading, and watching the UEFA Champions League. Always giving of his time, Beckie volunteered with the Special Olympics Soccer and the local Soup Kitchen and participated in the Brown Robe Gala - Feed and Fundraiser for the less fortunate.