Kevin Bonilla

Kevin Bonilla
Personal information
Full name Jose Kevin Bonilla Zamora
Date of birth (2001-09-20) September 20, 2001 (age 25)
Place of birth Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)
Position Defender
Team information
Current team
 Tacoma Defiance
Number 38
Youth career
2010–2020 FC Dallas
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2023 Portland Pilots 57 (3)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2020 North Texas SC 23 (0)
2023 United PDX
2024 Real Salt Lake 0 (0)
2025 Real Monarchs 0 (0)
2026– Tacoma Defiance 0 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals 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 Tacoma Defiance.

College career

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

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.

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

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

Personal life

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

References

  1. ↑ "Kevin Bonilla – Men's Soccer". University of Portland Athletics. Archived from the original on July 15, 2021. 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. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 15, 2021. 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.
  9. ↑ Freeman, Joe (November 15, 2023). "Portland Pilots star might be 'the best kept secret in college soccer.' But his biggest dream isn't about sports". Oregon Live. Retrieved October 26, 2025.