Player Details

Name

Jaziel Orozco

Pronunciation

hah-see-ELL

Height

5' 9"

Weight

183 lbs

Date of Birth

6.2.2004 (20)

Birthplace

Ciudad Juárez, USA

Position

Defender

Roster Category

Supplemental Slots 25-28

Player Category

Homegrown

Player Status

Loaned Out
Career Summary

Acquired: Signed as a Homegrown Player on January 13, 2022.

Professional Career

2021 Real Monarchs: Made his professional debut in the USL Championship on May 14, 2021 against LA Galaxy II, Orozco signed his first professional contract with Real Monarchs. Appeared in 24 matches, only missing time due to international duty. Recorded 80 clearances, 26 interceptions and 14 blocks, second in every category for Real Monarchs.

International Career

As a result of his success with the Monarchs Orozco gained the attention of the Mexico National Team, earning several call ups to the U17 and U20 camps. In the lead up to CONCACAF Gold Cup he was invited to spend a month training with the senior team to help them prepare for its upcoming matches at the time.

RSL Academy

Prior to joining the RSL Academy Orozco had training stints with Liga MX clubs Tigres UANL and Santos Laguna before ultimately electing to sign with Real Salt Lake’s residency program in Herriman, Utah. In his one year with the Academy the El Paso, Texas native appeared in 14 matches at the U16 and U17 levels.