Rey Ortiz

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Rey Ortiz
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-01-06) January 6, 1997 (age 28)
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
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2016–2019 Portland Pilots 64 (14)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(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

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.

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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]

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References

  1. ↑ "LA Galaxy". glxy.ussoccerda.com.
  2. ↑ "Austin Aztex vs. LA Galaxy II - 16 August 2015 - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
  3. 1 2 "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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