| Rey Ortiz | |
| Birth Date: | 6 January 1997 |
| Birth Place: | Acapulco, Mexico |
| Height: | 5 ft 5 in |
| Position: | Attacking midfielder |
| Youthyears1: | 2006–2013 |
| Youthclubs1: | Carlsbad Elite |
| Youthyears2: | 2013–2016 |
| Youthclubs2: | LA Galaxy |
| Collegeyears1: | 2016–2019 |
| College1: | Portland Pilots |
| Collegecaps1: | 64 |
| Collegegoals1: | 14 |
| Years1: | 2015 |
| Clubs1: | LA Galaxy II |
| Caps1: | 2 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 2017–2019 |
| Clubs2: | Portland Timbers U23s |
| Caps2: | 16 |
| Goals2: | 1 |
| Years3: | 2020 |
| Clubs3: | FC Cincinnati |
| Caps3: | 0 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Years4: | 2020 |
| Clubs4: | → Charlotte Independence (loan) |
| Caps4: | 16 |
| Goals4: | 1 |
| Years5: | 2021–2022 |
| Clubs5: | Chattanooga Red Wolves |
| Caps5: | 40 |
| Goals5: | 4 |
| Nationalyears1: | 2013 |
| Nationalteam1: | United States U15 |
| Club-Update: | October 16, 2022 |
| Nationalteam-Update: | 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.
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]