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Signs new deal with St. Louis Orozco signed a new contract with St. Louis CITY SC through the 2028-29 season, with a club option for 2029-30, the club announced.

Impact Orozco has started nine of St. Louis' 10 MLS matches this season, ranking first on the team in interceptions per 90 minutes and second in passing percentage. He joined the organization through CITY2 at the start of the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro season before earning a first team deal that summer, scoring his first MLS goal in a 3-1 win over Nashville. The defender began his professional career with Real Monarchs before signing a Homegrown deal with Real Salt Lake and making his MLS debut in March 2022, and has amassed more than 130 professional appearances across MLS, the USL Championship, Liga MX and the Northern Ireland Football League. Orozco is expected to remain a regular fixture in St. Louis' backline as the club continues its push for a playoff spot.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Put with hamstring injury Orozco is out for the time being with a hamstring injury, per the MLS Player Status Report.

Impact Orozco has been absent for consecutive matchdays with this hamstring injury after previously clearing a concussion protocol, making it a difficult stretch for the young player, dealing with two separate issues. No timetable has been given for the hamstring, and the club is clearly not rushing him back. However, the young defender will be able to use the break to heal up.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Defenders Tomas Totland, Rafael Santos power St. Louis City to first victory over LAFC, 2-1

Tomas Totland scored four minutes into the match and fellow defender Rafael Santos added a second-half goal to help St. Louis City beat Los Angeles FC for the first time, 2-1

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Forced off Wednesday Orozco suffered an apparent muscular injury that forced him to leave the field in Wednesday's clash against Los Angeles FC.

Impact Orozco was replaced by Rafael Santos after starting in an unusual wing-back spot in this game. The young defender is now at serious risk of missing the next few games, especially given the quick turnaround during this congested week. He had previously been active in a central position, making eight MLS starts this campaign, but he spent some time in concussion protocol in April.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

In concussion protocol Orozco is working through concussion protocol and is expected to miss Wednesday's fixture but is targeting a return for Saturday's clash against Seattle, according to coach Yoann D...

Impact Orozco had been forced off in the 76th minute of Saturday's draw against FC Dallas, and the concussion diagnosis explains the early substitution for a player who had consistently logged heavy minutes this season. The club will follow standard protocol before clearing him for the Seattle clash, with his availability for the weekend depending entirely on how he responds over the coming days. Mamadou Mbacke Fall could take his spot in the back-three if he had to miss the clash.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off injured Orozco was subbed off due to injury in the 76th minute of Saturday's 1-1 draw against FC Dallas.

Impact Orozco had to com off in the 76th minute Saturday with an apparent injury. He has always been able to play past the 85th minutes this season, so his substitution could be a cause for some concern. He is expected to be day to day leading up to the trip to Seattle, pending on how he feels during training.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Strong defensive output in loss Orozco had three tackles (one won), four clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Orozco matched a team-high Saturday with four clearances as he attempted to clear his lines in St. Louis's 1-0 defeat at the hands of Seattle. The academy graduate also managed three tackles (one won) and three interceptions over his 90 minutes of play. Orozco seems to have broken through the St. Louis ranks, having played the full 90 minutes in each of their first three MLS fixtures of 2026.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first of career in win Orozco took two shots on goal and scored the opener in Saturday's 3-1 win over Nashville SC. He also drew four fouls and committed two fouls.

Impact Orozco weaved his way through traffic in the box before slamming the ball into the far corner at a tight angle to notch the first goal of his young career. The goal was a nice surprise to kickstart the St. Louis City SC attack, as Orozco had zero shots in four matches before this one. Up next is a road clash against a potent Chicago Fire attack on Saturday.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jaziel Orozco, João Klauss and Sang Bin Jeong score in St. Louis City's 3-1 victory over Nashville

Jaziel Orozco, João Klauss and Sang Bin Jeong all scored to lead St. Louis City to a 3-1 victory over Nashville SC

AUGUST 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Signs first-team contract Orozco has signed a first-team contract with St. Louis, according to his club.

Impact Orozco has finally been called up to the St. Louis first team, pulled up from their secondary squad on a half-season deal that runs until the end of the campaign. However, he will hold options for further seasons, having three years of options until the end of the 2028 season. He has started twice in both appearances this season, hoping to see more of that after signing a contract.

JULY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Real Salt Lake loan homegrown defender Jaziel Orozco to Mexico's Santos Laguna | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Loan Real Salt Lake center back Jaziel Orozco has joined Liga MX side Santos Laguna on a season-long loan, both clu...

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Used sparingly in rookie season Orozco made four MLS appearances (three starts) in central defense for Real Salt Lake this season.

Impact Orozco made his senior debut for RSL this season and made a few appearances in the XI in April, but the 18-year-old is still mostly a reserve team player and is behind Marcelo Silva, Justen Glad and Erik Holt in the center-back depth chart.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE