POSITION: Midfielder
BIRTHDATE: Feb. 17, 1999
HEIGHT: 5-11
WEIGHT: 155
HOMETOWN: Bolton, Conn.
YOUTH CLUB: New England Revolution Academy
PREVIOUS TEAMS: Union Omaha
PRONUNCIATION: BREE-TOE
PROFILE
Brito joins Rhode Island FC from USL League One side Union Omaha. The Connecticut native signed his first professional contract with Union Omaha on March 22, 2022. In two seasons in Nebraska, Brito logged seven goals, six assists and 4,359 minutes in 51 starts and 60 appearances. In his first professional season, Brito made headlines with a stellar performance against Minnesota United in the 2022 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 16. His match-winning, second half strike catapulted Union Omaha to the tournament’s quarterfinal round, the first time a third-division club had achieved such a feat since 2013. Before turning pro, Brito played collegiately at UNC Charlotte. In his five seasons with the 49ers, Brito appeared in 141 matches, scored 16 goals, added 35 assists and logged 7,534 total minutes. Brito earned First Team All-Conference USA honors twice while helping the 49ers to four NCAA tournament appearances. The midfilder’s youth career was highlighted by his time playing with New England Revolution Academy, where Brito earned U.S. Soccer Development Academy U-17/18 Eastern Conference Best XI honors.