An '03 from Texas registered with América U15s, and one of three Yanks currently there along with Kevin Gonzalez and Miguel Ramirez. What makes Orquin stand out from the other two -- he's started the first three matches of the Apertura for América so far, apparently at fullback (he's a smaller defender), and appears to be their fourth-youngest starter. Hard to believe that a starter for Club América at youth level shouldn't be in consideration for USYNTs. http://sub15.ligamx.net/cancha/jugador/132017/eyJpZENsdWIiOiA3MH0=/ralph-orquin
Based on circumstantial evidence (game action photos), I'd wager he's a left back. He's started 5 of 6 matches for América so far. He apparently was briefly a member of Houston Dynamo's academy before moving to América.
Orquin scored his first goal for América last weekend. He's up to 12 starts and well over 1000 minutes on the season so far. Again, pretty sure he's a left back.
Up to 14 starts and nearly 1300 minutes, one goal, and just one yellow card. For what it's worth, he's on Instagram and he follows the YNT and senior US Soccer official accounts, so he's surely open to representing the US.
Scored his first goal of the Clausura last Saturday against Pumas. He's continuing to start regularly for CA; currently at about 2100 minutes for 2018-19.
Mentioned by ESPN as one of the top U15 prospects in Liga MX. http://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol...destacados-para-el-futuro-de-la-liga-bancomer
He's in the latest US U16 camp. Entirely possible the USSF first found out about him through this BigSoccer thread, and he wouldn't be the first one. https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/20...r-u16-bnt-talent-id-camp-in-chula-vista-calif
Texas Born 🇺🇸 🇲🇽 Ralph Orquin (03) played 90 minutes with Club America as a Left back vs Chivas today & was one of the best players on the pitch#USYNT #USMNT https://t.co/fO4dACqrrG— Edgar Moreno 🇺🇸🇲🇽 (@ConcacafEdgar) September 25, 2022
On the bench for the 1st team in a Liga MX match: Ojalá Orquin tenga su primeros minutos en Liga. Mostró muy buenas cosas ante Chivas. #vamosamérica pic.twitter.com/ndSBHVLZ6j— Titanes Azulcremas (@TitanAzulcrema) September 30, 2022
Scored for the U20s: Sub20 ✅América 2-1 Pachuca⚽ Ramón Juárez⚽ Ralph OrquínSub18 ❌América 1-2 Pachuca⚽ Patricio Salas. pic.twitter.com/xRHRDj84Wb— América Y Ya (@Americayyanet) March 4, 2023
Club América left back and Texas native Ralph Orquin is in El Tri senior camp as a non-roster trainee.With El Tri U20s/U23s dormant they are trying to keep some top domestic youth players involved. He has been with the US U16s and of course is eligible for the US U20s and U23s. https://t.co/sr0ywWpBcX— ChuckMe92 Soccer (@ChuckMe92Soccer) March 6, 2023
Seems he is in line to make the 1st team bench this weekend: Paco Mendez @pakin23 Ralph Orquín will be summoned tomorrow with the first team of @ClubAmerica The young left-back could see minutes in the first division.
And on the bench he is: Alejandro Zendejas is back from injury and on the bench for Club America tonight in their away game vs Tigres. Also, speaking of Mexican-American dual-nationals, 19-year-old Texan defender Ralph Orquin is also on the bench for the Mexico City club. #LigaMXeng pic.twitter.com/d0G7fWaxBS— Cesar Hernandez (@cesarhfutbol) March 12, 2023
In the squad for tonight's regular season opener (yep, you read that right): El plantel del América para este torneo.Kevin Álvarez, Ramón Juárez, Ralph Orquín, Mauro Lainez y Román Martínez las novedades.Santiago Naveda no fue registrado. pic.twitter.com/DfwMNrqCBq— América Y Ya (@Americayyanet) June 30, 2023
Being loaned to FC Juarez: Ralph Orquín fue cedido a préstamo a Juárez.¡Mucho éxito en tu siguiente reto, Águila! pic.twitter.com/FpvuAyCRkb— Club América (@ClubAmerica) January 11, 2024
Starting: Este es nuestro XI inicial presentado por @hagalotruevalue.#ContigoMásBravos pic.twitter.com/PESYruZ4N8— FC Juárez (@fcjuarezoficial) March 9, 2024
Started: Este es el XI inicial Bravo que enfrentará a Queretaro F.C.. 🐓🆚️🐴#ContigoMásBravos pic.twitter.com/rADqtjVOHC— FC Juárez (@fcjuarezoficial) March 16, 2024 @bungadiri @TheFalseNine @dark knight He's ready for promotion & a small title change. Ralph Orquin at FC Juarez (olf Club América)
Starts: Este es el XI inicial para el encuentro de hoy. 💪#ContigoMásBravos pic.twitter.com/7qBgdROtl2— FC Juárez (@fcjuarezoficial) April 1, 2024
Started: ¡ESTE ES EL XI BRAVO CON EL QUE ENFRENTAREMOS AL @AtletideSanLuis! 😤#ContigoMásBravos pic.twitter.com/p25IaCx2Tz— FC Juárez (@fcjuarezoficial) April 7, 2024 Trailing 2-1 in the 25th.