CINCINNATI – FC Cincinnati have signed midfielder and former Portland men's soccer standout Rey Ortiz to a contract, the club announced on Friday. The Orange and Blue previously chose the midfielder with the No. 29 overall selection in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft.
Ortiz, 23, will occupy an international roster spot on FC Cincinnati's 2020 roster.
"We feel Rey has earned a contract with what he has shown throughout preseason," FC Cincinnati General Manager Gerard Nijkamp said. "He had an opportunity to showcase his ability and we believe he has adapted well to the professional environment, both on and off the pitch.