
Toronto FC’s Steven Beitashour a study in perseverance from start to finish
Toronto FC fullback Steven Beitashour has had to do things the hard way ever since he took up soccer.
Finding a college that wanted him. Or an MLS team to show interest in him. Or one willing to pay what’s needed to keep him. Or a national team to commit to him.
This year was no different as Beitashour had to survive a life-threatening on-field collision, undergo pancreas surgery and then fight off competition for his job after sitting out almost two months.
The 30-year-old American-born Iran international met every challenge and likely will start Saturday in his second straight MLS Cup final against the Seattle Sounders.