Player Details

Name

Kevin Venegas

Height

5' 8"

Weight

150 lbs

Date of Birth

7.29.1989 (34)

Birthplace

Norwalk, CA USA

Position

Defender
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Heath believes Minnesota United have MLS-level defenders in Venegas, Davis

Heath believes Minnesota United have MLS-level defenders in Venegas, Davis

Minnesota United took another step toward making their MLS debut on Thursday, announcing long-time NASL Loons Justin Davis and Kevin Venegas had signed multi-year contracts.  Davis and Venegas are both dual-threat players, able to press forward in attack as well as defend against opposing wingers. These types of players tend
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Career Summary

Option declined following 2017 season.

One of the first two MLS signings in Loons history, Venegas brings a special flair to the field, with a knack to beat defenders with incredible footwork. His box-to-box play as a right back earned him a spot in the 2015 NASL Best XI.

OUTSIDE MLS: Venegas has been a star player for Minnesota as both a midfielder and defender in five years with the club. He has been the top playmaker with 17 career assists, a club record, and has found the back of the net himself 7 times.

COLLEGE: The California-native played his college ball with Cal State Fullerton, where he was a standout midfielder scoring 16 goals and providing 11 assists.