Rey Ortiz

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Rey Ortiz
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-01-06) January 6, 1997 (age 29)
Place of birth Acapulco, Mexico
Height 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Position 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 as of October 16, 2022
‡ National team caps and goals 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.

Career

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Youth and college

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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

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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

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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

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