Rodrigo Brasesco

Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, Brasesco started his career with Sud América. In 2008, he moved to Uruguayan Primera Division side Racing Club. A regular starter for Racing, in 2009 Brasesco helped his club qualify to the Copa Libertadores for the first time in its history. During his career in Uruguay Brasesco has appeared in 154 league matches and scored 4 goals. On January 10, 2011, D.C. United signed Brasesco on a loan deal from Racing Club de Montevideo. He made his debut for the club as a late substitute in their opening game of the 2011 MLS season, a 3–1 win over Columbus Crew, but was waived by the club on June 14, having made just three first team appearances for the team.