Christopher Michael Cortez was born on July 24,1988 and is an American professional soccer forward.
15 Facts About Chris Cortez
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Chris Cortez played club soccer for Pateadores, and played one year of college soccer at the University of California, Berkeley, before signing with Chivas USA's youth academy.
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Chris Cortez went on to trial with Mexican side Pachuca in late 2010, before returning to the United States in early 2011 to train with Chivas USA's senior team.
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Chris Cortez participated in several of Chivas's preseason matches, and played in the MLS Reserve Division, prior to officially turning professional.
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Chris Cortez was formally signed by Chivas USA on May 15,2011, and was immediately added to the club's game day roster.
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Chris Cortez was released by Chivas USA on February 26,2012.
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Chris Cortez then played for the Orange County Blues, scoring 20 goals in 63 games.
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Chris Cortez finished the 2016 season with seven goals and four assists.
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Chris Cortez finished his second season with the Phoenix USL franchise with five goals and team leading five assists, and earned USL Team of the Week honors in Week 23 of the season.
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Chris Cortez had a record setting 2018 season, tallying 19 goals on 81 shots, and appearing in 33 games.
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Chris Cortez's performance set a club record for goals in a season and career goals.
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On December 4,2018, Chris Cortez announced that he would not return to the club in favor of a chance to play in the Thailand League 1.
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Chris Cortez left the club at the end of the season.
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Chris Cortez returned to the now-named USL Championship on September 17,2021 and signed for Miami FC.
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On February 4,2022, Chris Cortez was announced as a signing for USL Championship expansion side Monterey Bay FC.