Alfredo "Freddy" Cortez (born September 12, 1998) is an American professional

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player who plays as a

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for Filipino side

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College career

Cal State Fullerton

As a kid, Cortez lived in

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. He played for the academy team of Golden State Force. In 2016, he committed to the soccer team of the

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, though he didn't appear in any matches as a freshman. As a sophomore he made 5 appearances, making a crucial penalty save in the

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championship. He would play again for the Titans as a junior in 2018.

Loyola Marymount University

Cortez joined the

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in 2019. He made his first start in a match against

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, and went on to make four appearances for the Lions.

Club career

United States

After his college career was cut short due to the

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, Cortez signed with his former academy club Golden State Force, being included in that year's Conference and Regional selections. In 2021 he played for

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before the club was absorbed and subsequently became Albion San Diego. In 2023, he was on the roster of

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champions, Chiriaco FC.

Stallion Laguna

On January 12, 2024, Stallion Laguna of the

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teased the signing of Cortez. His transfer to the Philippine club was confirmed a day later, where he played as one of the club's foreign reinforcements.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Cortez, Alfredo 1998 births Living people People from Monrovia, California Sportspeople from Monrovia, California American men's soccer players Soccer players from California Stallion Laguna F.C. players Loyola Marymount Lions men's soccer players Monrovia High School alumni Cal State Fullerton Titans men's soccer players Expatriate men's footballers in the Philippines American expatriate sportspeople in the Philippines FC Golden State Force players Men's association football goalkeepers Philippines Football League players 21st-century American sportsmen