Real Monarchs Sign 16 Year Old Defender Jaziel Orozco From RSL Academy

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Real Monarchs have signed 16-year-old Jaziel Orozco from the RSL Academy, the club has announced.

Orozco has started and played every minute through the first two games of the Monarchs 2021 season and has shown to belong at the USL level.

“In his time within the academy Jaziel Orozco has consistently shown an unrivaled conviction for his craft. Paired with his fantastic technique and appetite for growth, there is a clear path in front of Jaziel for him to become a top level footballer,” Assistant General Manager Tony Beltran said. “We look forward to his continued development in our organization and congratulate Jaziel on the signage of his first professional contract with Real Monarchs.”

Another one coming up through the pipeline. Welcome @JazielOrozco2 !!!

— Real Monarchs (@RealMonarchs) May 20, 2021

Orozco joined the RSL Academy in 2020 and quickly found himself as a starter at the under 16/17 level playing in 14 matches. He made his professional debut on the road in San Antonio in which he helped the Monarchs to a 2-2 draw on the road.

“Jaziel is a great young soccer player that has shown the ability to have a promising future as a centerback with this organization,” Head Coach Jamison Olave said. “He is one of the best young soccer players from the academy and is someone who is confident in himself with a strong mentality. At 16 years old he has a lot of games still to play and a lot to learn, but he is on the right path.”

Orozco joined RSL for their preseason trip to Arizona, even notching 83 minutes in the clubs practice match against Phoenix Rising in which they won 1-0.

Real Monarchs host Austin Bold this upcoming Friday, May 21 at Zions Bank Stadium with kickoff slated for 7:00 p.m.