Bio

Melissa Ortiz, a former standout with the Colombian Women’s National Team, is back for her third tour with FOX Sports as a digital analyst and host after covering the most recent Men’s and Women’s FIFA World Cup™ tournaments abroad. She brings a player’s perspective with a unique blend of passion and experience for the game with 28 international appearances in her career, helping Colombia qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™. Ortiz represented her country in the Olympics, Copa América and Central American Games, and also played professionally in the Icelandic, American and Colombian leagues.