FEBRUARY 2, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM
KEVIN MOLINO
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Fails to start Molino failed to make a start during 14 appearances in 2023.
Impact Molino was dealt to Columbus following a career-year in Minnesota three seasons ago and he's never had anywhere near that success since. 2024 is perhaps a new low for Molino, as he played a pitiful 84 minutes across those 14 appearances. An MLS Cup win will certainly help soothe the frustration for Molino though.
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Assists late goal Saturday Molino assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Orlando City SC.
Impact Molino assisted his side's second goal as he found Cucho Hernandez near midfield who then launched a rocket into the back of the net in the 118th minute. It marked Molino's first goal contribution of the season. He has come off the bench in three of four matches (all wins) so may feature in Saturday's Eastern Conference Final at FC Cincinnati.
NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Appears on bench Molino (undisclosed) appeared on the bench during a 2-1 Leagues Cup win over St. Louis.
Impact Molino returned to the bench after suffering a training injury that ruled him out for the final two MLS matches. The forward is now an option to return, and is back with first team following the conclusion of his injury and international duty.
JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up training injury Molino picked up a training injury Thursday, Tyler Fisher of Massive Report reports.
Impact Molino had to stop training after picking up an injury during a small-sided match in training. The forward is just returning from international duty with Trinidad and Tobago where he was knocked out of the Gold Cup in the group stage. Before joining up with his national team Molino had been sidelined once more with a knee injury.
JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leaving for Gold Cup Molino has been called up to Trinidad and Tobago's national team for the upcoming Gold Cup from June 24-July 16, meaning he will miss at least the next three games for Columbus.
Impact Molino hasn't featured for the Crew's senior team since mid-March due to a knee injury, but it seems he's returned to fitness just in time to be available for his country at the Gold Cup.
JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Absent from injury report Molino (knee) is absent from the Columbus injury report for Saturday's clash with Chicago.
Impact Molino was active Sunday with Columbus 2 and is nearing a return to the senior team. The winger could be in line for a full return to the senior team as he builds his fitness, though he likely would be a bench option before taking a consistent role after three months on the sideline.
JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Plays for reserve team Molino (knee) started and played the first half in Columbus 2's defeat to the Fire II in MLS NEXT Pro on Sunday.
Impact Molino made his first appearance of any kind since mid-March on Sunday as he makes his way back from a knee injury. He'll hope to be fit enough to return to the senior team soon enough.
JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Upgraded to questionable Molino (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's clash with Colorado, according to the Columbus injury report.
Impact Molino was upgraded to questionable and could be set to make his return from a long-term injury. The midfielder made three limited bench appearances off the bench before picking up the injury. Even if deemed fully fit Molino is more likely than not set for a minimal role in the first team.
MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Training with team Molino (knee) returned to full team training with the Crew on Monday, Bailey Johnson of the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Impact Molino has been sidelined since mid-March with a knee injury, but he's getting closer to returning to action as he was able to train with his teammates on Monday.
MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Doing individual work Molino (knee) was training individually with the Crew on Tuesday, the Columbus Dispatch's Bailey Johnson reports.
Impact Molino has been out since mid-March with a knee injury, but he's progressing with his recovery and will aim to be back in the squad soon enough.
APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains on shelf Molino (knee) is listed as out for Saturday's clash with D.C. United, according to the Columbus injury report.
Impact Molino is on the sideline once more as he continues to deal with a knee issue. Molino made appearances off the bench in each of the opening three matches and has been sidelined since. even when fit the forward isn't stepping into a major role, and likely won't be rushed back.
APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out against Atlanta Molino (knee) will not be available for Saturday's clash against Atlanta United, according to the Crew's injury report.
Impact Molino missed last weekend's defeat against the Red Bulls after coming off the bench in each of Columbus' first three matches of the season, and he will remain sidelined Saturday as well.
MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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MARCH 21, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Fitness test for weekend Molino is listed as questionable with a knee injury in Columbus' injury report for Saturday's clash against the Red Bulls.
Impact Molino has featured off the bench in each of the Crew's first three matches of the season, but he will be a game time decision to face New York on Saturday after picking up a knee injury.
MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off bench in season finale Molino subbed into Sunday's match against Orlando City in the 41st minute, and he created a chance and won one of one tackles in the match.
Impact Molino returned from a torn ACL in June and ended up making 11 appearances (four starts) in MLS this season as the backup to Derrick Etienne on the left wing. The 32-year-old will hope to begin the 2023 campaign fully fit.
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores goal against Portland Molino scored a goal and created two chances in Sunday's 1-1 draw against the Timbers. He also made a clearance, two interceptions and won two of two tackles in the match.
Impact Molino opened the scoring Sunday with his first MLS goal in over a year as he's still on the road back to full fitness from a torn ACL he suffered in August 2021. He has started Columbus' last two games on the left wing, but he's still mostly a backup option and Derrick Etienne is likely to take back over in the XI for the final few games of the regular season.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
On bench against Atlanta Molino (thigh) is in Columbus' match day squad for Sunday's clash against Atlanta United.
Impact Molino is available for selection Sunday after recovering from a minor thigh injury. Even when fit, he has made just four MLS appearances this season, none lasting more than 20 minutes.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable against Colorado Molino (thigh) is listed as questionable for Saturday's trip to Colorado, according to the Columbus injury report.
Impact Molino is listed as questionable for Saturday's trip to Colorado after dealing with some thigh tightness in training. The forward has made just four substitute appearances so far in 2022 so he will likely find himself on the bench even if fully available Saturday.
AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Should be available against Toronto Molino (illness) is expected to be available for selection off the bench in Wednesday's clash against Toronto FC, Columbus manager Caleb Porter said Tuesday.
Impact Jacob Myers of the Columbus Dispatch reports that Molino was not in training with the Crew on Tuesday as he recovers from an illness that kept him out of last weekend's draw with RSL, but he is expected to be good to go on Wednesday. He has only made one appearance since tearing his ACL last August, so a cameo off the bench would be most likely for him as he continues working his way back to fitness.
JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gets minutes off bench Molino had one shot on goal in 19 minutes off the bench of Saturday's 1-1 draw against Charlotte.
Impact It was the first squad for Molino since last August when he tore his ACL. It's a positive sign that he immediately saw 19 minutes and figures to continue in that bench role in the next couple weeks. His return along with the addition of Cucho Hernandez are basically like two top-level signings for the Crew in the middle of the season.
JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Available off bench Molino (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's match with Charlotte.
Impact Molino is on the bench Saturday, as expected. The forward was labeled as available by his manager, Caleb Porter, and seems to have managed his return well. Molino will hope to get some time on the pitch competing with Derrick Etienne and Yaw Yeboah.
JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Could feature Saturday Molino (knee) will be available for Saturday's clash against Charlotte FC, according to Columbus manager Caleb Porter.
Impact Molino is yet to feature for the Crew since suffering an ACL injury last August, but he could be in line to make his season debut against Charlotte this weekend. Once he's fully fit, he'll have the opportunity to challenge Derrick Etienne and Yaw Yeboah for the starting spot on the right wing.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
