This is great news for soccer fans in the United States. Castillo, an 18 year old Columbian striker, wowed onlookers at the recent November U-20 showcase in Atlanta, featuring squads from the United States and Mexico. Witnesses of the event (including this blogger) agreed almost in unison that Castillo was the best player in this tournament. With blinding pace and ball skills to match, Castillo, who was being courted by many European clubs including Portuguese power Benfica, should be a big hit in MLS.
Plus, Castillo will benefit from playing with one of MLS' best playmakers and fellow Columbian David Ferreira, who is the reigning MLS MVP. Playing with Ferreira should help smooth the transition for Castillo, both with assimilating to every day life in the United States as well as getting goal scoring chances. Great and exciting signing for the MLS runners up.
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