Kevin Bonilla

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Kevin Bonilla
Personal information
Full name Jose Kevin Bonilla Zamora
Date of birth (2001-09-20) September 20, 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Dallas, Texas, United States
Height1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
2010–2020 FC Dallas
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2020–2023 Portland Pilots 57 (3)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2019–2020 North Texas SC 23 (0)
2023 United PDX
2024 Real Salt Lake 0 (0)
2025– Real Monarchs 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of January 10, 2024

Jose Kevin Bonilla Zamora (born September 20, 2001) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender for MLS Next Pro side Real Monarchs.

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College career

In his first season with Portland, he only made one appearance, in a goalless draw against Loyola Marymount. [1]

Professional career

Bonilla made his professional debut on March 30, 2019 with North Texas SC in a USL League One match against the Chattanooga Red Wolves. [2]

In 2023, he played with United PDX in USL League Two. [3]

Bonilla was selected 18th overall in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft by Real Salt Lake and signed with the club on January 10, 2024. [4] He suffered a knee injury during pre-season, requiring surgery, and causing him to miss the entire 2024 season. [5] [6] After the 2024 season, the club declined his option for the 2025 season. [7]

Personal life

Born in the United States, Bonilla is of Honduran descent and holds dual citizenship. [8]

References

  1. ↑ "Kevin Bonilla – Men's Soccer". University of Portland Athletics. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
    - "LMU (CA) (3–0–1, 2–0–1) -vs- Portland (1–2–1, 0–1–1) box score" (PDF). Portland Pilots. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  2. ↑ Lenard, John (June 20, 2019). "Breaking down FC Dallas Academy debuts with North Texas SC". The Dallas Morning News .
  3. ↑ "50 players selected in 2023 MLS SuperDraft". USL League Two . December 20, 2023.
  4. ↑ "RSL Inks 2024 MLS SuperDraft Pick Kevin Bonilla". RSL.com. Real Salt Lake . Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  5. ↑ "RSL DF Kevin Bonilla Undergoes Successful Surgery". Real Salt Lake . February 22, 2024.
  6. ↑ Walker, Sean (February 22, 2024). "RSL rookie Kevin Bonilla out for the season after successful knee surgery". Salt City FC.
  7. ↑ "Real Salt Lake Announces 2025 Roster Decisions". Real Salt Lake . November 27, 2024.
  8. ↑ "RSL Inks 2024 MLS SuperDraft Pick Kevin Bonilla". Real Salt Lake .
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