Kevin Garcia

Youth and college

Garcia played his high school soccer at St. Francis Prep in Fresh Meadows Queens, where he won the NYC Championship in his junior year. Was named NYC player of the year by NY Newsday. Kevin was elected to the all-city team sophomore, junior and senior year. Garcia played four years of college soccer for the Villanova University Wildcats between 2008 and 2011. Garcia also appeared for Premier Development League side Long Island Rough Riders between 2010 and 2013.

MLS Draft

On January 17, 2012, Garcia was drafted 41st overall in the 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft by New England Revolution. However, he didn't sign with the club.

IFK Luleå

Garcia joined Swedish club IFK Luleå in July 2013. He made his debut for IFK Luleå on August 25 in a 2–0 loss in a Division 1 match against Sirius. Garcia would go on to make 9 appearances in his first season in Sweden as IFK Luleå finished 5th in the Norra division. On August 5, 2014, Garcia scored his first goal for IFK Luleå in a Svenska Cupen match with Sandviks IK. Trailing 2–1 late, Garcia scored in the 90th minute to level the score at 2 and send the game to extra time, where IFK Luleå would go on to win. On August 10, Garcia would play late hero once again, this time in the league. Garcia managed to score his first league goal in the 82nd minute to give IFK Luleå a 2–1 win over IF Sylvia. Overall, Garcia enjoyed a more successful season in 2014, making 23 appearances and scoring 3 goals in…

As of March 15, 2022

Garcia has Colombian heritage.