Kevin Venegas
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kevin Venegas | ||
| Date of birth | July 29, 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Norwalk, California, United States | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Fullback/Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Minnesota United FC | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2011 | CSUF Titans | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010 | Orange County Blue Star | 14 | (4) |
| 2012– | Minnesota United FC | 98 | (5) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of July 2, 2016 | |||
Kevin Venegas (born July 29, 1989) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Minnesota United FC in the North American Soccer League. Kevin currently resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Career
College and Amateur
In 2010, while at Fullerton State University, Venegas put together a career year for the Titans starting in all 21 matches and finished with seven goals and three assists. He finished his career at Fullerton with 74 appearances, 16 goals and 11 assists.
Venegas also spent the summer of 2010 with the Orange County Blue Star in the USL Premier Development League.[1]
Professional
On January 17, 2012, Venegas was drafted in the second round (37th overall) of the 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft by Chivas USA.[2] After failing to make the squad, Venegas joined Minnesota Stars FC of the North American Soccer League on April 3, 2012.[3] Three weeks later, he made his debut in a 3-3 draw on the road against the Atlanta Silverbacks. In 2012 he was named NASL Play Of The Year. [4]
References
- ^ Orange County Blue Star 2010 stats
- ^ "Chivas USA selects five in the 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft". Chivas USA. Chivas USA Communications. 17 January 2012. Retrieved 4 May 2012.
- ^ "Stars add three signings". Minnesota Stars FC. MN Stars FC. 3 April 2012. Retrieved 4 May 2012.
- ^ http://nasl.ezitsolutions.com/game_files/1335666447.pdf
External links
- 1989 births
- Living people
- American soccer players
- Cal State Fullerton Titans men's soccer players
- Orange County Blue Star players
- Minnesota United FC players
- Premier Development League players
- North American Soccer League players
- People from Norwalk, California
- Chivas USA draft picks
- Soccer players from California