Rey Ortiz

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.

Rey Ortiz
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-01-06) 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
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 16, 2022
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of February 20, 2020

Career

Youth and college

Ortiz 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

On 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

Born 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
  1. "LA Galaxy". glxy.ussoccerda.com.
  2. "Austin Aztex vs. LA Galaxy II - 16 August 2015 - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
  3. "Rey Ortiz - Men's Soccer". University of Portland Athletics.
  4. "Rey Ortiz". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  5. "Portland Timbers U23 | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  6. "Forward Rey Ortiz selected in second round of 2020 MLS SuperDraft | FC Cincinnati".
  7. "FC Cincy sign midfielder Rey Ortiz | FC Cincinnati".
  8. Thomas, James (February 28, 2020). "Independence Receive MLS Rookie From FC Cincinnati". Charlotte Independence.
  9. "FC Cincinnati announce roster decisions for the 2021 season | FC Cincinnati".
  10. "Red Wolves Sign Former FC Cincinnati MLS SuperDraft Pick Rey Ortiz". June 4, 2021.
  11. Showell, Alex (August 23, 2018). "Five U.S. youth internationals to watch this NCAA season". Stars and Stripes FC.
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