Nathan Ordaz
DCU
CF (RW)
Poacher
Jan 12, 2004 (22)
Left
5'11"
165 lb
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2026 Major League Soccer
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2026 Major League Soccer
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Traded to D.C. United
Ordaz was acquired by D.C. United from LAFC, the club announced.
Analysis: Ordaz made nine MLS appearances this season with LAFC, scoring two goals and adding an assist across 501 minutes, and also featured in five CONCACAF Champions Cup matches. The forward spent three and a half seasons with LAFC after signing as a Homegrown player in 2022, tallying 14 goals and eight assists across 98 appearances in all competitions, with his best campaign coming in 2025 when he produced five goals and five assists in 26 MLS games. A U22 Initiative signing, Ordaz has also earned 14 caps for El Salvador, scoring twice. Ordaz is expected to add depth and flexibility to D.C. United's attack as he can operate as both a striker and a winger.
Nets goal in defeat
Ordaz scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 4-1 loss against Houston Dynamo.
Analysis: Ordaz brought LAFC back into it at 2-1 in the 45th minute, attacking Jacob Shaffelburg's cross from the left before his left-footed strike took a deflection off a Houston defender and snuck into the net for his second MLS goal of the season. The finish gave LAFC a quick spark of momentum heading into halftime, even though Houston eventually pulled away to make things comfortable on the road. Ordaz has now started three straight MLS matches and is clearly carving out a bigger role than he held last season for the Black and Gold.
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