Kevin Rueda

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Kevin Rueda (born March 16, 1969) is a retired American soccer goalkeeper. He is 6 feet 4 inches tall. He played college soccer at Santa Clara University from 1987 to 1991, helping the Broncos reach the NCAA final in 1991 where they were defeated by Virginia.

Rueda began his pro career in France with Carcassonne (1992–1993). He then played in the United States for the California Jaguars (1996–1998), helping them win the USISL championship in 1996. In 1997 he was a USISL Western Conference All-Star goalkeeper and served as a standby goalkeeper for the New England Revolution.

In 1998 he was drafted by the San Jose Clash in the MLS Supplemental Draft but was waived before the season started. He rejoined the Jaguars and then was loaned to the San Francisco Bay Seals in 1998, with a later loan to the Los Angeles Galaxy. In 1999 he moved to the San Diego Flash, appearing in 17 games. In 2000 he was traded to the Rochester Rhinos and played one game. He finished his career with the Atlanta Silverbacks in 2001.