D.C. United have acquired defender Marquinhos Pedroso off of waivers after trading their natural first round pick in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft to FC Dallas in exchange for $100,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM).

“We’re happy to add Marquinhos to our roster and provide some important depth at outside back,” Dave Kasper, D.C. United General Manager and VP of Soccer Operations, said. “He has a lot of professional experience in various leagues worldwide and we’re looking forward to integrating him into the team.”

Pedroso joined FC Dallas from Figueirense FC in the Brazilian first tier on July 10, 2018 after spending six months on loan with Ferencváros in the Hungarian first division. Since joining MLS, the defender has made 15 appearances (14 starts) including two appearances (one start) in 2019.

The 25-year-old started his professional career with Figueirense Futebol Clube in the Brazilian first tier when he signed with the club after rising through their youth ranks on June 1, 2012 as an 18-year-old. In multiple stints with the club (2012, 2014 and 2015), Pedroso scored one goal and recorded five assists in 69 appearances for the Brazilian side.

During his time with Figueirense Futebol Clube, Pedroso went on loan to Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense in the Brazilian first division in 2014 where he made one appearance in a 0-0 draw with Palmeiras on June 1, 2014. He then went back on loan to Gaziantepspor in the Turkish first division in January 2017 where he scored one goal in 16 appearances. Before signing with FC Dallas, Pedroso spent 2018 with Ferencváros in the Hungarian first division where he made 25 appearances in all competitions.

Player: Marquinhos Pedroso

Position: Defender

Birthplace: Tubarão, Brazil

Country: Brazil

Birthdate: 10/4/1993

Age: 25

Height: 5’9"

Weight: 165

Previous Club: FC Dallas

Status: International

Transaction: D.C. United acquire Marquinhos Pedroso off of waivers. D.C. United acquired $100,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) from FC Dallas in exchange for their natural first Round Pick in the 2020 MLS SuperD