The era of Fernando Ortiz leading the Rayados would have a special start: a friendly match against the América Eagles.
Monterrey announced that they will face the Eagles in McAllen on June 20th, as part of their preseason for the Apertura 2023.
The friendly match will take place at HEB PARK in Edinburg, Texas, scheduled for 19:30 hours.
The Monterrey team hired the services of the "Tano", who said goodbye to the Eagles after being eliminated in the Semifinals of the Clausura 2023 Tournament.
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The Argentine will have a quick reunion with his former team, whom he took over on an interim basis in the Clausura 2022, but was later confirmed as coach due to his good results.
In total, Fernando Ortiz directed 32 matches, drew 14, and lost nine, achieving a 67 percent effectiveness rate.
The strategist arrived at Rayados as a replacement for Víctor Manuel Vucetich, who left the club last Saturday with six months left on his contract.
Monterrey will return to training on June 8th and will have 12 days to prepare their team to face the former team of the "Tano": América.