Kevin Garcia
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | August 21, 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Flushing, New York, United States | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Houston Dynamo | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2011 | Villanova Wildcats | 77 | (6) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2013 | Long Island Rough Riders | 34 | (1) |
| 2013–2014 | IFK Luleå | 30 | (3) |
| 2015 | Galway United | 11 | (0) |
| 2015 | Västerås SK | 11 | (0) |
| 2016 | Rio Grande Valley FC Toros | 25 | (1) |
| 2016– | Houston Dynamo | 2 | (0) |
| 2016 | → Rio Grande Valley FC Toros (loan) | 4 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of April 23, 2017. | |||
Kevin Garcia (born August 21, 1990) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Houston Dynamo in Major League Soccer.
Career
Youth and College
Garcia played four years of college soccer at the Villanova University between 2008 and 2011.[1]
Garcia also appeared for Premier Development League side Long Island Rough Riders between 2010 and 2013.[2]
Professional
On January 17, 2012, Garcia was drafted 41st overall in the 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft by New England Revolution.[3] However, he didn't sign with the club.
Garcia joined Swedish club IFK Luleå in July 2013, where he stayed for two seasons,[4] before joining Irish side Galway United in 2015.[5] After his release at the end of the season, Garcia returned to Sweden with Västerås SK Fotboll.[6]
Garcia joined new United Soccer League side Rio Grande Valley FC Toros on January 29, 2016.[7]
Houston Dynamo
On September 6, 2016, the Houston Dynamo signed Garcia as a discovery signing from Rio Grande Valley FC.[8]
Personal life
Garcia is of Colombian descent.[9]
References
- ↑ "Villanova.com Kevin Garcia Bio - Official Athletic Site Official Athletic Site - Men's Soccer".
- ↑ "Kevin Garcia - SoccerStats.us". soccerstats.us.
- ↑ "Kevin Garcia Selected By New England Revolution In 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft".
- ↑ "Kevin Garcia signs with IFK Lulea in Sweden". blog.axsoccertours.com.
- ↑ "- Garcia signs for United!". 23 March 2015.
- ↑ "Fotbolltransfers.com - Officiellt: Västerås SK värvar Kevin Garcia". fotbolltransfers.com.
- ↑ "Rio Grande Valley FC Toros sign five players ahead of inaugural season". 29 January 2016.
- ↑ "Houston Dynamo sign defender Kevin Garcia from Rio Grande Valley FC". 6 September 2016.
- ↑ "Perseverance Proved Essential in Garcia's Climb to MLS".
http://www.elitefootball.com/player/kevin-garcia/22209