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Molino with Minnesota United in 2017
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kevin Reginald Molino | ||
| Date of birth | 17 June 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Carenage, Trinidad and Tobago | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in | ||
| Playing position | Winger | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Defence Force F.C. | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2008 | San Juan Jabloteh | ||
| 2009–2011 | Ma Pau SC | ||
| 2011–2014 | Orlando City | 84 | (25) |
| 2015–2016 | Orlando City | 37 | (11) |
| 2017–2020 | Minnesota United | 67 | (21) |
| 2021–2023 | Columbus Crew | 31 | (2) |
| 2023 | Columbus Crew 2 | 1 | (0) |
| 2024– | Defence Force F.C. | 5 | (8) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2007 | Trinidad and Tobago U17 | 1 | (0) |
| 2009 | Trinidad and Tobago U20 | 13 | (0) |
| 2011–2013 | Trinidad and Tobago U23 | 6 | (5) |
| 2010–2024 | Trinidad and Tobago | 60 | (23) |
† Appearances (Goals). |
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Kevin Reginald Molino (born on June 17, 1990) is a professional football player from Trinidad and Tobago. He plays as a winger for TT Pro League team Defence Force F.C..
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Kevin Molino's Football Journey
Playing for Orlando City
Kevin Molino started his professional career playing in the TT Pro League for teams like San Juan Jabloteh and Ma Pau SC. In 2011, he joined Orlando City in the USL Professional Division. He quickly showed his talent, scoring his first goal for the club in May 2011.
Molino became a key player for Orlando City. In 2014, during the club's last season in the USL, he set a new league record. He scored 20 goals, which was the most goals ever scored by a player in a single USL season. This helped Orlando City win the Commissioner's Cup for the third time.
In 2015, Orlando City moved up to play in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top football league in the United States. Molino was the very first player signed to their MLS team. However, he faced a big challenge when he tore his right ACL (a serious knee injury) during a friendly match. This meant he missed the rest of the 2015 MLS season. He returned in 2016 and scored his first MLS goal from a penalty kick.
Time with Minnesota United
In 2017, Molino moved to Minnesota United FC, rejoining his former coach, Adrian Heath. This transfer was one of the biggest in the league's history at the time. Sadly, in March 2018, Molino suffered another serious knee injury, tearing his left ACL. This happened after he had already scored two goals in the first game of the season.
He recovered and continued to play for Minnesota United until his contract ended after the 2020 season. He decided not to rejoin the team.
Joining Columbus Crew
In 2021, Molino signed with Columbus Crew, another team in Major League Soccer. Unfortunately, his time there was also affected by injuries. In August 2021, he tore his right ACL again. This was his third major knee injury during his MLS career.
Return to Defence Force
In October 2024, Molino returned to his home country and signed with TT Pro League club, Defence Force F.C.. He quickly made an impact, scoring three goals (a hat-trick) in a match against AC Port of Spain. In the very next game, he scored another hat-trick against Morvant Caledonia United, showing he was back in top form.
Playing for His Country
Kevin Molino has proudly represented Trinidad and Tobago at different levels. He played for the Under-17 and Under-20 teams before joining the senior national team. He made his international debut in 2010 against Guyana.
Molino announced his retirement from international football in September 2023. However, he returned to play in late 2024, helping his team achieve a 2–2 tie against Cuba in the 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League.
About Kevin Molino
In early 2015, Kevin Molino received his U.S. green card. This meant he was considered a local player for MLS teams, which is important for team rosters.
Kevin also has a brother named Kevon Cooper, who is a well-known cricketer from Trinidad and Tobago. Kevon has played for various cricket teams around the world, including the Indian Premier League.
Career Statistics
Here is a summary of Kevin Molino's club career statistics:
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Ma Pau SC | 2010–11 | TT Pro League | 4 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | ||
| Total | 4 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | ||||
| Orlando City | 2011 | USL | 24 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 25 | 3 | ||
| 2012 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 25 | 3 | ||||
| 2013 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 18 | 2 | ||||
| 2014 | 28 | 20 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 30 | 22 | ||||
| 2015 | MLS | 7 | 0 | — | — | — | 7 | 0 | ||||
| 2016 | 30 | 11 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 32 | 12 | ||||
| Total | 131 | 37 | 9 | 5 | — | — | 140 | 42 | ||||
| Minnesota United | 2017 | MLS | 30 | 7 | — | — | — | 30 | 7 | |||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | |||||
| 2019 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 21 | 3 | |||
| 2020 | 18 | 9 | — | 3 | 4 | — | 21 | 13 | ||||
| Total | 67 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 74 | 25 | |||
| Columbus Crew | 2021 | MLS | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 11 | 1 | ||||
| 2023 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 14 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 36 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 22 | 2 | |||
| Career total | 228 | 60 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 241 | 69 | ||
International Goals
Here are the goals Kevin Molino has scored for the Trinidad and Tobago national team:
- Scores and results list Trinidad and Tobago's goal tally first.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 7 October 2011 | Bermuda National Stadium, Hamilton, Bermuda |  Bermuda |
1–2 | 1–2 | 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 2. | 22 January 2012 | Hasley Crawford Stadium, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago |  Finland |
2–1 | 2–3 | Friendly |
| 3. | 11 December 2012 | Antigua Recreation Ground, St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda |  Dominican Republic |
2–1 | 2–1 | 2012 Caribbean Cup |
| 4. | 15 July 2013 | BBVA Compass Stadium, Houston, United States |  Honduras |
2–0 | 2–0 | 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup |
| 5. | 5 September 2013 | King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |  United Arab Emirates |
3–3 | 3–3 | 2013 OSN Cup |
| 6. | 8 October 2014 | Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva, Trinidad and Tobago | Dominican Republic |
1–0 | 6–1 | 2014 Caribbean Cup qualification |
| 7. | 2–0 | |||||
| 8. | 3–0 | |||||
| 9. | 12 October 2014 |  Antigua and Barbuda |
1–0 | 1–0 | ||
| 10. | 11 November 2014 | Montego Bay Sports Complex, Montego Bay, Jamaica |  Curaçao |
3–2 | 3–2 | 2014 Caribbean Cup |
| 11. | 13 November 2014 |  French Guiana |
1–0 | 4–2 | ||
| 12. | 2–0 | |||||
| 13. | 29 March 2016 | Hasley Crawford Stadium, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago |  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
4–0 | 6–0 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 14. | 5 October 2016 | Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva, Trinidad and Tobago | Dominican Republic |
1–0 | 4–0 | 2017 Caribbean Cup qualification |
| 15. | 2–0 | |||||
| 16. | 4–0 | |||||
| 17. | 24 March 2017 | Hasley Crawford Stadium, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago |  Panama |
1–0 | 1–0 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 18. | 12 June 2017 | Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica |  Costa Rica |
1–1 | 1–2 | |
| 19. | 11 November 2017 | Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva, Trinidad and Tobago |  Grenada |
2–2 | 2–2 | Friendly |
| 20. | 26 June 2019 | Children's Mercy Park, Kansas City, United States |  Guyana |
1–1 | 1–1 | 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup |
| 21. | 9 September 2019 | Hasley Crawford Stadium, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago |  Martinique |
1–0 | 2–2 | 2019–20 CONCACAF Nations League A |
| 22. | 2 July 2021 | DRV PNK Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, United States |  Montserrat |
1–0 | 6–1 | 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification |
| 23. | 6 July 2021 | French Guiana |
1–0 | 1–1 |
Awards and Achievements
Kevin Molino has won several awards and honors throughout his career:
Orlando City
- USL Pro Cup: 2011, 2013 (These are like championship titles for the league)
- Commissioner's Cup: 2011, 2012, 2014 (Award for finishing first in the regular season)
Columbus Crew
- MLS Cup: 2023 (The championship title for Major League Soccer)
Trinidad and Tobago
- Caribbean Cup runner-Up: 2014 (Finished second in this international tournament)
Individual Awards
- USL Pro MVP: 2012, 2014 (Most Valuable Player award)
- USL Pro Team of the Season: 2014 (Chosen as one of the best players in the league for that season)
- USL Pro single-season goal scoring record: 20 (2014)
- USL Pro single-season points record: 49 (2014)
- Caribbean Cup Top Goal Scorer: 2014 (joint with Darren Mattocks and Kervens Belfort)
