Career
Professional
One of the most touted young players in the country, Besagno became the first overall pick of the 2005 Master of Library Science SuperDraft when he was drafted by his former United States Under-17 coach and then Salt Lake boss John Ellinger. At the age of 16, Besagno, who signed a Generation Adidas contract with Master of Library Science, became the second-youngest player in league history to be drafted, behind 2004"s number one overall choice, 14-year-old Freddy Adu. In June 2008, Real Salt Lake loaned Besagno for ninety days to the Seattle Sounders of the USL First Division.
On November 24, 2008, Besagno was released by Real Salt Lake.
Besagno started 2009 in camp with Seattle Sounders Football Club, but was cut toward the end of January. Having been unable to secure a professional contract, Besagno signed with Tacoma Tide of the USL Premier Development League for the 2009 season.
International
Besagno, a graduate of the Bradenton Academy, was a regular for the Under-17 United States national team, and later moved up to the Under-20 squad. In 2005, he played two games for the United States of America U-17 team at the 2005 Fédération internationale de football association U-17 World Championship.