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Kevin Molino
Personal information
Molino with Minnesota United in 2017
Full name	Kevin Reginald Molino
Date of birth	(1990-06-17) 17 June 1990 (age 35)
Place of birth	Carenage, Trinidad and Tobago
Height	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Position(s)	Winger
Team information
Current team	Defense Force
Number	10
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2008	San Juan Jabloteh
2009–2011	Ma Pau SC
2011–2016	Orlando City SC	121	(36)
2017–2020	Minnesota United	67	(21)
2021–2023	Columbus Crew	31	(2)
2023	Columbus Crew 2	1	(0)
2024–	Defence Force	7	(10)
International career^‡
2007	Trinidad and Tobago U17	1	(0)
2009	Trinidad and Tobago U20	13	(0)
2011–2013	Trinidad and Tobago U23	6	(5)
2010–	Trinidad and Tobago	65	(25)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:31, 24 January 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:18, 28 May 2025 (UTC)

Kevin Reginald Molino was born on June 17, 1990. He is a talented soccer player from Trinidad and Tobago. Kevin plays as a winger, which means he plays on the sides of the field. He is also the captain for the TT Pro League club Defence Force F.C..

Playing for Clubs
Playing for His Country
About Kevin Molino
Career Statistics
- International Goals
Awards and Achievements
See also

Playing for Clubs

Orlando City Soccer Club

Kevin Molino started his career playing in Trinidad and Tobago. He played for clubs like San Juan Jabloteh and Ma Pau SC. In 2011, he joined Orlando City in the USL Professional Division. He scored his first goal for Orlando City in May 2011.

After two seasons, Kevin tried out for teams in Europe. But he decided to stay with Orlando City. In 2014, he signed a new contract. This made him the first player to join Orlando City's team for Major League Soccer (MLS). MLS is the top soccer league in the United States.

In 2014, Kevin had an amazing season. He scored 20 goals, which set a new record for the USL Pro league. Orlando City also won the Commissioner's Cup that year.

In 2015, Kevin had a tough injury. He tore a ligament in his right knee during a friendly game. This meant he missed the rest of the 2015 MLS season. He came back strong in 2016, scoring his first MLS goal from a penalty kick.

Minnesota United Football Club

In 2017, Kevin moved to Minnesota United FC. He joined his former coach, Adrian Heath, there. The transfer fee for Kevin was one of the largest in the league's history at that time.

In 2018, Kevin faced another serious injury. He tore a ligament in his left knee. This happened after he had already scored two goals in the first game of the season. His contract with Minnesota United ended in 2020. He decided not to rejoin the team.

Columbus Crew

In 2021, Kevin signed with Columbus Crew, another team in Major League Soccer. Unfortunately, in August 2021, he tore a ligament in his right knee again. This was his third major knee injury in his MLS career.

Defence Force Football Club

In October 2024, Kevin Molino returned to Trinidad and Tobago. He signed with Defence Force F.C. and became their captain. He quickly showed his scoring power. He scored three goals in one game against AC Port of Spain. In the very next game, he scored another three goals against Morvant Caledonia United.

Playing for His Country

Kevin Molino has proudly played for the Trinidad and Tobago national football team. He first played for his country in 2010. He was part of the team for the 2010 Caribbean Cup.

Kevin announced he was retiring from international soccer in September 2023. However, he returned to play in late 2024. He played in a 2–2 tie against Cuba in the 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League.

About Kevin Molino

In 2015, Kevin received his U.S. green card. This allowed him to be considered a local player for MLS teams. Kevin's brother, Kevon Cooper, is also a well-known athlete. Kevon is a cricketer who has played for Trinidad and Tobago and in various Twenty20 leagues around the world.

Career Statistics

Club	Season	League			Cup		League Cup		Continental		Total
Club	Season	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
Ma Pau SC	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	MLS	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

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team	Year	Apps	Goals
Trinidad and Tobago	2010	4	0
	2011	5	1
	2012	7	2
	2013	7	2
	2014	7	7
	2015	1	0
	2016	5	4
	2017	8	3
	2019	7	2
	2021	5	3
	2022	2	0
	2023	3	0
	2024	2	0
	2025	4	2
Total		65	25

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.	13 November 2014		French Guiana	2–0	4–2
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	2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
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	DRV PNK Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, United States	French Guiana	1–0	1–1	2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification
24.	23 March 2025	Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva, Trinidad and Tobago	Cuba	3–0	4–0	2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification
25.	28 May 2025	Brentford Community Stadium, London, England	Jamaica	2–2	2–3	2025 Unity Cup