Rey Ortiz
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | January 6, 1997 | ||
Place of birth | Acapulco, Mexico | ||
Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) | ||
Position(s) | Winger, Forward | ||
Team information | |||
Current team |
Charlotte Independence (on loan from FC Cincinnati) | ||
Number | 7 | ||
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 | 1 | (0) |
2017–2019 | Portland Timbers U23s | 16 | (1) |
2020– | FC Cincinnati | 0 | (0) |
2020– | → Charlotte Independence (loan) | 1 | (0) |
International career‡ | |||
2013 | United States U15 | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of March 8, 2020 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of February 20, 2020 |
Rey Ortiz (born January 6, 1997) is a Mexican-American soccer player who plays for USL Championship club Charlotte Independence on loan from FC Cincinnati.
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]
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.[9][3]
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ Showell, Alex (August 23, 2018). "Five U.S. youth internationals to watch this NCAA season". Stars and Stripes FC.
External links
- 1997 births
- Living people
- American soccer players
- Association football forwards
- Charlotte Independence players
- FC Cincinnati draft picks
- FC Cincinnati players
- LA Galaxy II players
- Portland Timbers U23s players
- Portland Pilots men's soccer players
- Soccer players from California
- Sportspeople from San Diego
- United States men's youth international soccer players
- USL Championship players
- USL League Two players