Rey Ortiz (born January 6, 1997) is a professional soccer player who plays as an attacking midfielder for USL League One club Chattanooga Red Wolves. Born in Mexico, he represented the United States national under-15 team.
| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | (1997-01-06) January 6, 1997 (age 25) | ||
| Place of birth | Acapulco, Mexico | ||
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Chattanooga Red Wolves | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| 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– | Chattanooga Red Wolves | 40 | (4) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2013 | United States U15 | ||
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 16, 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of February 20, 2020 | |||
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]
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]
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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