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Dynamo defender DaMarcus Beasley tired of age discussion

DaMarcus Beasley has played soccer long enough all around the world to hear any opinion that exists.

There is one that he is tired of hearing – that he is too old.

Beasley turned 35 last week. Sunday he fielded a question about what it means to be called into international duty at an advanced age. The Dynamo defender did not hold back.

"I don't know why people keep talking about my age," Beasley said. "It doesn't bother me, but at the same time people look at age and say, 'He can't play because he's older.