 On September 15, 2017, Cortes joined MLS side FC Dallas as their third-choice goalkeeper.Cortes played with amateur side NTX Rayados in 2018, and National Premier Soccer League side Fort Worth Vaqueros in 2019, before signing with USL League One's North Texas SC, an affiliate of FC Dallas.Cortes was named to the Major Arena Soccer League's 2019–2020 All-Rookie Team for his performance with the Mesquite Outlaws.