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Drew Beckie, a Canadian citizen, is making a difference in U.S. soccer. He recently accepted an offer from Denver University.

By Sheldon Shealer
ESPNRISE.com

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Soccer players are used to yellow and red cards. For Drew Beckie, the key to a soccer scholarship came in the form of a green card. The Highlands Ranch, Colo., resident is a Canadian citizen who has verbally committed to Denver University. "I've been here 11 years on a green card," Beckie said. "I thought about [getting U.S. citizenship], but there seems no need for me to do it. ... A green card is good for 10 years and I just renewed it last year." Beckie is part of a strong Class of ...

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