- Years with club: 2020
- Position: Central Midfielder / Defensive Midfielder
- Nationality: American
- Acquisition: Signed from Reno 1868 FC (USL Championship) on October 30, 2020
Kevin Partida is an American central midfielder who had a brief spell with Minnesota United FC during the 2020 Major League Soccer (MLS) season. He was signed along with two other players (Sam Gleadle and Foster Langsdorf) from the USL Championship club Reno 1868 FC right at the close of the Secondary Transfer Window, specifically to provide midfield depth for the Loons’ 2020 MLS Cup Playoff run.
Key stats with Minnesota United (MLS, 2020):
- MLS regular season appearances: 0
- Total club appearances (all competitions): 0
- Reason for signing: Provided additional roster depth for the team’s run to the Western Conference Final.
- Departure: Contract option was declined on November 5, 2020, just days after the season ended.
Memorable moments and honors (Pre- and post-MNUFC):
- MLS SuperDraft: Originally selected 58th overall in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft by the San Jose Earthquakes.
- Reno 1868 FC success: He had a highly productive season with Reno in 2020, scoring 2 goals in the USL Championship Playoffs before joining Minnesota.
- College career: Played four seasons for the UNLV Rebels, earning three WAC all-tournament awards.
Where is he now?:
- After leaving Minnesota United, Partida continued his career in the USL Championship, first with Indy Eleven (2021) and then signing with Orange County SC in January 2022.
- Kevin Partida is currently an active defensive midfielder for Orange County SC in the USL Championship. He is under contract with the club through November 2025.