In 1999, he was drafted by the Metrostars in the MLS Supplemental Draft. He played with the team until 2002 when he was traded to DC United. In 2003, he joined Club Aucas in Ecuador. In 2004, he played with Barcelona de Ecuador, team in which he played the Copa Libertadores. Then he played with Deportivo Cuenca, who were the National Champions in 2004. He joined the Islanders in May 2005 playing in 23 games, scoring 6 goals and 6 assists for a total of 18 points.

He made USL’s All-League Second Team. In 2006, Villegas moved up to the forward position where he appeared in 19 games scoring 2 goals and 3 assists. In 2007 he kept causing damage in the offensive line. He is a member of Puerto Rico’s National Team and the author of the lone goal against Dominican Republic for the 1-0 win on the first round of the 2008 World Cup Qualifiers. He is expected to have great impact on our offensive line this 2008 season.