Justin Jose Portillo (born September 9, 1992) is an American soccer player who currently plays for New Mexico United.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Justin Jose Portillo | ||
Date of birth | (1992-09-09) September 9, 1992 (age 30) | ||
Place of birth | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States | ||
Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | New Mexico United | ||
Number | 43 | ||
Youth career | |||
Lafreniere SC | |||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2010–2013 | Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | 89 | (10) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2010–2011 | Baton Rouge Capitals | 24 | (1) |
2012 | Reading United | 2 | (0) |
2013 | K-W United FC | 13 | (1) |
2014–2017 | Charleston Battery | 104 | (18) |
2018 | Real Monarchs | 32 | (2) |
2019–2021 | Real Salt Lake | 11 | (0) |
2019–2021 | → Real Monarchs (loan) | 21 | (3) |
2022– | New Mexico United | 33 | (8) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 21, 2022 |
Portillo was raised in New Orleans and played at Coastal Carolina University, becoming the school's all-time leader in appearances.
Portillo signed a professional contract with USL Pro club Charleston Battery on March 19, 2014.[1] He made his professional debut three days later in a 1–1 draw with Orlando City.[2] At the end of the 2014 season, Portillo was voted the club's newcomer of the year after establishing himself as a key starter in central midfield.
After a season with USL side Real Monarchs, Portillo joined MLS side Real Salt Lake on February 26, 2019.[3] Following the 2021 season, Portillo's contract option was declined by Salt Lake.[4]
On December 18, 2021, Portillo joined USL Championship side New Mexico United ahead of their 2022 season.[5] On May 31, 2022, Portillo was named USL Championship Player of the Week for Week 12 in recognition of his brace and assist against Phoenix Rising FC and his additional goal against Indy Eleven.[6]
New Mexico United – current squad | |
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