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During his active career, he as a forward for Danish clubs Køge, Herfølge, Frem and Brøndby. In 1984, Rasmussen moved to the United States and signed with the Wichita Wings of the Major Indoor Soccer League. He played five seasons for the Wings. In 1988, he was the league's points leader and was named the MISL MVP. In September 1989, but returned to Denmark and signed with Brondby in order to make himself available to play for the national team. In January 1998, he returned to the Wichita Wings who were now playing in the National Professional Soccer League. He played for the Wings through the 1998–1999 season. In June 1999, he then moved to the Baltimore Blast.
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