The Toronto FC defender is one of several dual nationals called up by Iran coach Carlos Queiroz. Could it spell a multinational future for Team Melli? The first time Steven Beitashour arrived at the Iranian national team camp, he came with a foam roller clipped to his backpack. For Beitashours new team-mates most of whom played professionally in ...

Steven Beitashour wants to make a couple of things clear right away. First of all, his decision to play for Iran in this summer's World Cup had nothing to do with politics. "I just thoughtabout soccer," Beitashour says. "It's a great opportunity, especially to play on the international stage." And secondly, he is not a mercenary. If U.S. Soccer ...

TORRANCE, Calif. Steven Beitashour was 11 during the 1998 World Cup in France, where the United States, the country of his birth, faced Iran, where his parents were born. The family gathered at home in San Jose to watch asIran won, 2-1, in a match that drew extraordinary interest because of the political estrangement between the countries. Asked ...

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) Steven "Mehrdad" Beitashour said on Saturday that he can't wait to get started playing for Iran football team. San Jose Earthquakes right back accepted call-up to Iranian national football team for Asian Cup qualifier. The match has been scheduled for October 15 in Tehran's Azadi Stadium. Beitashour has yet to make an international ...