Rey Ortiz (born January 6, 1997) is a professional soccer player who plays as an attacking midfielder. Born in Mexico, he represented the United States national under-15 team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | January 6, 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Acapulco, Mexico | ||
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2013 | Carlsbad Elite | ||
| 2013–2016 | LA Galaxy | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2019 | Portland Pilots | 64 | (14) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015 | LA Galaxy II | 2 | (0) |
| 2017–2019 | Portland Timbers U23s | 16 | (1) |
| 2020 | FC Cincinnati | 0 | (0) |
| 2020 | → Charlotte Independence (loan) | 16 | (1) |
| 2021–2022 | Chattanooga Red Wolves | 40 | (4) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2013 | United States U15 | ||
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 16, 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of February 20, 2020 | |||
Career
editYouth and college
editOrtiz played with the LA Galaxy academy for three years. While part of the Galaxy academy,[1] Ortiz appeared for their United Soccer League side LA Galaxy II, making an 86th-minute substitute appearance on August 15, 2015, during a 3–2 win over Austin Aztex.[2]
In 2016, Ortiz attended the University of Portland to play college soccer. During his time with the Pilots, Ortiz made 64 appearances, scoring 14 goals and tallying 26 assists.[3]
While at college, Ortiz played with USL PDL side Portland Timbers U23s during their 2017, 2018 and 2019 seasons.[4][5]
Professional
editOn January 9, 2020, Ortiz was selected 29th overall in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by FC Cincinnati.[6] He was signed by the club on February 21, 2020.[7]
On February 28, 2020, Ortiz was loaned to USL Championship side Charlotte Independence for the entirety of the 2020 season.[8]
Ortiz was released by Cincinnati at the end of their 2020 season.[9]
On June 4, 2021, Ortiz signed with USL League One side Chattanooga Red Wolves.[10]
International
editBorn in Acapulco, Mexico and raised in California, United States, Ortiz is eligible to represent both countries. He has appeared for the United States at U-14 and U-15 level.[11][3]
References
edit- ^ "LA Galaxy". glxy.ussoccerda.com.
- ^ "Austin Aztex vs. LA Galaxy II - 16 August 2015 - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
- ^ a b "Rey Ortiz - Men's Soccer". University of Portland Athletics.
- ^ "Rey Ortiz". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- ^ "Portland Timbers U23 | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- ^ "Forward Rey Ortiz selected in second round of 2020 MLS SuperDraft | FC Cincinnati".
- ^ "FC Cincy sign midfielder Rey Ortiz | FC Cincinnati".
- ^ Thomas, James (February 28, 2020). "Independence Receive MLS Rookie From FC Cincinnati". Charlotte Independence.
- ^ "FC Cincinnati announce roster decisions for the 2021 season | FC Cincinnati".
- ^ "Red Wolves Sign Former FC Cincinnati MLS SuperDraft Pick Rey Ortiz". June 4, 2021.
- ^ Showell, Alex (August 23, 2018). "Five U.S. youth internationals to watch this NCAA season". Stars and Stripes FC.