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2022: Cortez started all 16 games he played this season as a defender and scored one goal. Cortez played all 90 minutes in 13 matches giving a total of 1361 on the year. 

2021: 2021-22 Academic All-PacWest Team … Was one of five Urban Knights to appear and start in all 15 matches, logging the fourth most minutes on ART U with 1,342 minutes played … Did not record a point, but did contribute to two shutouts as a defender … Did not record a shot … Season highs: Minutes – 110 (9/5 at HNU)

Previous Experience: Spent the previous two seasons at Clovis Community College where he played a total of 30 games along the back line ... Helped contribute to five shutouts as a defender ... Was twice selected to the All-State team while with the Rush ... Prior to college,  graduated from Madera High School where he played varsity soccer all four seasons ... Was named team captain and All-League First Team for three seasons.

Personal: Born in Maderna, Calif. ... Parents are Jose Cortez and Ana Maria ... Has three siblings, Christian, Emmanuel, and Anahy ... Favorite movies is Joker ... Favorite food is pasta ... Favorite genre of music is EDM ... Life heroes are his parents ... Favorite professional sports team is Chelsea F.C. ... Interior Architecture & Design major.