USL Orange County SC

Cortez and Suggs Return to Orange County Blues

Published on March 13, 2015 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Orange County SC News Release


OC Blues FC's Cortez and Suggs
OC Blues FC's Cortez and Suggs
(Orange County SC)

IRVINE, Calif. (March 13, 2015) - Orange County Blues FC is excited to welcome back forward Chris Cortez and left back Josh Suggs for another season with the club.

Chris Cortez, a 26-year-old Mission Viejo native, returns for his third season with the team. The forward attended University of California Berkeley and made his professional debut in 2011 with Chivas USA. He made nine appearances for the "Rojiblancos." In his first season for the Blues in 2013, Cortez notched nine goals in 23 matches. For the 2014 USL season, he recorded five goals in 19 matches.

Cortez will play a pivotal role in the Blues' frontline. "Chris has tremendous skill. He has been working very hard this preseason and understands the importance of his position." remarked Head Coach Oliver Wyss.

Also going into his third season with the Blues is Las Cruces, N.M. native Josh Suggs. After eight appearances with the LA Blues in 2013, the left back signed with Major League Soccer's San Jose Earthquakes. After a season with Atlanta Silverbacks of the North American Soccer League, Suggs returned to the Orange County Blues for the 2014 USL season. He made 22 appearances and scored two goals.

"I am excited to be back. It is such a good group of guys. Coach Wyss has a lot of knowledge and we have so much to learn from him," commented Suggs.

"Josh is a great player. He has the leadership and professionalism needed to steer the team in the right direction," said Wyss.

The Blues open the 2015 season on Saturday, March 28th vs Arizona United SC. Kickoff is 7:00PM from UC Irvine's Anteater Stadium.

Season tickets for the 2015 OC Blues FC campaign in USL are on sale now. To purchase tickets call 949-333-0418 or for more information email seats@bluessoccerclub.com.

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