• Played in four matches for Uruguay National Team, the semifinalists, during the recent 2010 FIFA World Cup
• Capped 11 times by Uruguay, including appearances in six qualifiers
• Coach Sigi Schmid: “Alvaro is a versatile player who can play in a number of midfield positions. He brings good energy to the game as well as World Cup experience.”

MLS Experience
2010: Started 4 of 12 appearances, scoring two goals with one assist. Scored two goals on four shots, including the game-winner at Kansas City (10/9) and also scored in his home debut vs. HOU (8/8). Made MLS debut at SJ (7/31), just days after signing with the club, and made first start at CHV (8/14). Sent the club to the group stage of CONCACAF Champions League with his game-winning goal at Metapan (8/3). Appeared in 23 games with 10 starts in all competitions, logging 1066 minutes.

Other Professional Experience
2010: Played for Chile’s Universidad while on loan from Nacional. Appeared in 11 games with nine starts and onegoal. Universidad, located in Santiago, finished second in the Primera Division.   

2008-09: Started 12 matches for Mexico’s Puebla before signing with Uruguay’s Nacional. Made one start for Nacional in 2008 and made nine appearances with eight starts and three goals in 2009.   

2006-07: Began his professional career with Montivideo Wanderers. Appeared in 43 games over three seasons, making 40 starts with three goals.