Kevin Molino

Kevin Molino
Molino with Minnesota United in 2017
Personal information
Full name Kevin Reginald Molino[1]
Date of birth (1990-06-17) 17 June 1990 (age 34)
Place of birth Carenage, Trinidad and Tobago
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Position(s) Winger
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)
International career‡
2007 Trinidad and Tobago U17 1 (0)
2009 Trinidad and Tobago U20 13 (0)
2011–2013 Trinidad and Tobago U23 6 (5)
2010–2023 Trinidad and Tobago 59 (23)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 04:13, 18 September 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 04:13, 18 September 2023 (UTC)

Kevin Reginald Molino (born 17 June 1990) is a Trinidadian professional footballer who plays as a winger.

Club career

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Orlando City

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After playing for several years in the TT Pro League, with San Juan Jabloteh and Ma Pau SC, Molino signed with Orlando City in the USL Professional Division on 18 March 2011.[2] He scored his first goal for his new club on 14 May in a 1–0 win over the Pittsburgh Riverhounds.[3] Following two seasons with Orlando, Molino had week-long trials with PSV Eindhoven of the Netherlands and Zulte Waregem of Belgium in hopes of continuing his career in Europe.[4] However, on 13 March 2013, it was announced that Molino had re-signed with Orlando for the 2013 USL Pro season.[5] On 10 January 2014, Molino signed a new two-year contract with Orlando City which would keep him at the club when they transition into Major League Soccer for the 2015 season despite heavy interest from other MLS and foreign suitors. The deal made Molino the first player signed to Orlando's MLS roster.[6]

Molino began the 2014 USL Pro season, the club's final season in the league, with 15 goals in his first 21 matches, the most in the league at that point in the season. Molino tied the league single-season goal scoring record of 15 shared by Dom Dwyer and José Angulo on 16 August 2014[7] with six games left in the season.[8] Two games later on 23 August 2014, Molino scored in a league match against the Richmond Kickers to bring his goal tally to 16 for the season, setting the new single-season record in the process.[9] Molino concluded Orlando City's final USL Pro season with a goal against the Richmond Kickers, raising his final record-tally to 20 as Orlando City won its third Commissioner's Cup in four years.[10]

On 2 May 2015, during Orlando City's friendly against Ponte Preta, Molino tore his right ACL and missed the remainder of the 2015 MLS season.[11] On 3 April 2016, Molino scored his first goal for Orlando City from a penalty in a 4–1 win over Portland Timbers.[12]

Minnesota United

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On 26 January 2017 it was announced that Molino would rejoin former coach Adrian Heath at Minnesota United FC after Minnesota paid Orlando City $650,000 in allocation money for the player.[13] The transfer fee paid was reportedly tied for the largest exchange in league history.[14] On 10 March 2018, during the second game of Minnesota United FC's season, Molino tore his left ACL in a match against Orlando City FC after scoring two goals in the first game of the season.[15]

Following Minnesota's 2020 season, Molino's contract expired.[16] On 16 December 2020, Molino announced that he would not be rejoining Minnesota United.[17]

Columbus Crew

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On 7 January 2021, Columbus Crew announced the signing of Molino for the 2021 Major League Soccer season.[18]

On 26 August 2021, it was announced that Molino had torn his right ACL, his second ACL tear in his right knee and third total in his MLS career.[19]

International career

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Molino has represented Trinidad and Tobago at international level. He was named in Trinidad's 2010 Caribbean Cup squad, and made his international debut versus Guyana on 4 November 2010.[20] He announced his retirement from international duty on 1 September 2023.[21]

Personal

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In early 2015, Molino received his U.S. green card which qualifies him as a domestic player for MLS roster purposes.[22] His brother, Kevon Cooper is a cricketer from Trinidad and Tobago. He has played for Trinidad and Tobago and Leeward Islands as well as for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League and in various other Twenty20 leagues around the world.

Career statistics

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As of 9 June 2024[23]
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

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Scores and results list Trinidad and Tobago's goal tally first.[24]
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

Honours

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Orlando City

Columbus Crew

Trinidad and Tobago

Individual

References

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  1. ^ "40-Player National Team Roster: 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup: Trinidad and Tobago" (PDF). CONCACAF. p. 15. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 September 2020. Retrieved 21 May 2019 – via Bernews.
  2. ^ "Orlando City Signs Trinidadian International Kevin Molino". Our Sports Central. 18 March 2011. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  3. ^ http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/scripts/runisa.dll?M2:gp::72013+Elements/Display+E+47107+Stats/+2175625 [permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "Molino tries out for PSV". Trinidad Express. 22 October 2012. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  5. ^ "Molino Returns To Orlando". USL Pro. 13 March 2013. Archived from the original on 11 January 2014. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
  6. ^ Tenorio, Paul (10 January 2014). "Orlando City signs Kevin Molino to two-year deal, making him Lions' first MLS player". Orlando Sentinel. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  7. ^ "Lions Take Victory Against City Islanders". USL Pro. 16 August 2014. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
  8. ^ Carnahan, J.C. (19 August 2014). "After tying Dom Dwyer's USL PRO record, Orlando City's Kevin Molino hopes to mirror MLS success". Major League Soccer. Archived from the original on 20 August 2014. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  9. ^ "MOLINO BREAKS USL PRO GOAL SCORING RECORD IN THRILLING 3–2 VICTORY". Orlando City Soccer Club. 23 August 2014. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  10. ^ a b "Molino Lifts Lions Past Kickers". USL Pro. 6 September 2014. Archived from the original on 9 September 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
  11. ^ "Kevin Molino Tears Right ACL, Will Miss Remainder of the 2015 MLS Season". Orlando City Soccer Club. 3 May 2015. Archived from the original on 25 August 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  12. ^ Tim Hill (8 April 2016). "MLS preview: Kaka's back for Orlando City – and he's still brilliant". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 25 August 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  13. ^ Couch, Ben (26 January 2017). "Minnesota United FC acquire Kevin Molino for $650,000 in allocation money". Major League Soccer. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  14. ^ Baer, Benjamin (26 January 2017). "Baer: Will Kevin Molino be worth the cost for Minnesota United FC?". Major League Soccer. Archived from the original on 25 August 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  15. ^ Tenorino, Paul (22 October 2018). "Minnesota United's Kevin Molino to miss remainder of 2018 season". mlssoccer.com. Archived from the original on 23 October 2018. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  16. ^ "2020 End of Season Roster Updates | Minnesota United FC". Archived from the original on 12 May 2021. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  17. ^ "Winger Kevin Molino says he's not returning to Minnesota United | MLSsoccer.com". Archived from the original on 17 January 2021. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  18. ^ "Columbus Crew SC signs winger Kevin Molino from free agency | Columbus Crew SC". Archived from the original on 12 April 2021. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  19. ^ MLSSoccer. "Columbus Crew's Kevin Molino set to miss 9-12 months with right knee injury". MLSSoccer. Archived from the original on 28 August 2021. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  20. ^ "Kevin Molino Profile". Caribbean Football Database. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  21. ^ "Soca Warriors captain Kevin Molino retires from international football". www.sportsmax.tv. 2 September 2023. Archived from the original on 18 September 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  22. ^ Tenorio, Paul (21 February 2015). "Carolina Challenge Cup Game 1: Orlando City vs. New York City FC". Orlando Sentinel. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  23. ^ "K. Molino". us.soccerway.com. Perform Group. Archived from the original on 22 June 2023. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
  24. ^ "CFD Profile". Caribbean Football Database. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
  25. ^ a b "Jamaica capture Caribbean Cup in shootout win over Trinidad & Tobago; Union's Andre Blake makes key save". Major League Soccer. 18 November 2014. Archived from the original on 21 November 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  26. ^ "USL PRO Awards Winners Announced". USL Pro. Archived from the original on 21 October 2012. Retrieved 13 September 2012.
  27. ^ "Kevin Molino named 2014 USL PRO MVP following record-breaking season for Orlando City SC". MLSsoccer.com. 26 September 2014. Archived from the original on 22 October 2014. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  28. ^ "USL PRO All-League teams packed with talent from LA Galaxy, Orlando City, Columbus Crew, D.C. United". MLSsoccer.com. Archived from the original on 24 September 2014. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
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