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FC Cincinnati Selects Ortiz with 29th Pick in MLS SuperDraft

PORTLAND, Ore. --- With the 29th pick in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft, FC Cincinnati selected Portland midfielder Rey Ortiz, who recently capped a stellar career for the Pilots. This is the third straight year that the Pilots have sent a player to MLS.

"Very excited for Rey Ortiz to be the first pick by FC Cincinnati in the MLS SuperDraft," said Portland head coach Nick Carlin-Voigt. "This is a very exciting day for the Ortiz family and the Portland men's soccer program as Rey was able to accomplish both of his goals of graduating early from UP and being drafted to the MLS.