New England Revolution Honors West Hartford Resident As 'Hero Of The Match'

WEST HARTFORD, CT — The New England Revolution honored United States Army Sergeant Bobby Ortiz from West Hartford as the Hero of the Match at the team’s final home game of the season on Sunday, October 15 against New York City FC.

Ortiz was recognized during a pregame ceremony for serving as a member of the United States Army for over a decade through many combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to a release. (For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts.)

Ortiz has also received several awards including the Army Commendation Medal and the Army Achievement Medal. He had a sideline view of the Revs pregame warm-ups and enjoyed the game from the Putnam Club.

The Revs’ Hero of the Match program honors a local first responder, member of the armed forces or individual making a difference in the community at each home game during the 2017 season.

To nominate a Hero of the Match for an upcoming New England Revolution home game, please visit: www.revolutionsoccer.net/community/hero-of-the-match.

Photo Caption: Sergeant Bobby Ortiz of West Hartford was recognized by the New England Revolution as Hero of the Match for more than 10 years of service in the United States Army at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, October 15.

Images courtesy Molly Caron