ACQUIRED
Signed on August 7, 2019 as a Young Designated Player.
CAREER MILESTONES
MLS Supporters’ Shield Winner: 2019
Torneo Clausura Champion: 2018
Supercopa Uruguaya Winner: 2018
PROFESSIONAL
2019 (Los Angeles Football Club):
· Started five of seven appearances, logging a total of 385 minutes.
· Made LAFC and MLS debut on Aug. 25 against the LA Galaxy, a 3-3 tie.
· Started both MLS Cup Playoff Matches adding an assist against the LA Galaxy in the 5-3 Western Conference Semifinal victory on Oct 24
2018-19 (Club Atlético Peñarol, Uruguayan Primera División):
· Made 20 appearaces across all competitions, adding two goals and nine assists in 1,556 minutes played.
· Registered two assists against Boston River in the 4-0 victory on March 30.
2017-18 (Club Atlético Peñarol, Uruguayan Primera División):
· Made six appearances across all competitions, adding one goal in 222 minutes played.
· Made his professional debut on March 28, 2018.
· Started one of four appearances in the Torneo Intermedario, notching one goal in 124 minutes.
INTERNATIONAL
· Has made six appearances for the Senior National Team, registering three goals.
· Made his Senior National Team debut as a 19 year-old on Sep. 7th 2019 in an International Friendly against Costa Rica.
· Overall, notched three goals in nine international appearances for the Uruguay U-20 team.
· Notched two goals and one assist in four matches played in the 2019 U-20 World Cup.
· Made his international debut for the U-17 side during an international friendly against France on October 9, 2018.
PERSONAL
· His nickname is “El Rayito” – Lightning. Earned the nickname at Penarol when he would sprint past defenders onto long balls.
· One of his favorite players is Brazilian legend Neymar.
· His mother signed him up for soccer at an early age because he was extremely energetic.
· When he played for Penarol, he worked with Diego Rossi’s mother who is a sports psychologist.
· Follow Brian on Instagram: @brianrodriguez10 and on Twitter: @Brodriguez16.