19 Facts About Edgar Castillo

Edgar Eduardo Castillo Carrillo was born on October 8,1986 and is an American former professional soccer player who played as a left-back.

Edgar Castillo first gained the notice of professional teams in 2005 playing for his local club in the Dallas Cup, one of the world's top youth tournaments.

Edgar Castillo was a player for the Olympic Development Program regional pool for many years.

Edgar Castillo began his professional career with Santos Laguna of the Primera Division de Mexico.

Edgar Castillo scored his first goal for Tigres against his former side, Santos Laguna, on August 30,2009.

On November 23,2011, Edgar Castillo agreed to being loaned to Club Tijuana; on June 7,2012, he joined Tijuana, permanently.

On January 9,2018, Edgar Castillo moved to the Colorado Rapids on a one-year loan with an option to buy.

Ahead of the 2019 season, Edgar Castillo was traded to the New England Revolution in exchange for Kelyn Rowe.

On January 17,2020, Edgar Castillo made the move to Atlanta United after his option was declined by New England at the end of the 2019 season.

Edgar Castillo was called up by Sven-Goran Eriksson to be on the 23-man roster for the Mexico national team, but he was benched during the game against Honduras on August 20,2008.

On November 12,2008, Edgar Castillo appeared in a friendly match against Ecuador in Phoenix, Arizona.

Edgar Castillo was called up for the national team again on January 28,2009, in a friendly against Sweden.

Edgar Castillo was called up to the national side for World Cup qualifiers against Costa Rica in Mexico City and Honduras in San Pedro Sula on March 28 and April 1,2009, but was unable to travel to either match because he had "lost" his Mexico passport.

Under a recent change in FIFA regulations, Edgar Castillo became eligible to play for the United States.

In September 2009, Edgar Castillo was cleared by FIFA to join the United States national team.

Edgar Castillo made his US debut as a second-half sub in a friendly against Denmark in which they lost on November 18,2009.

Edgar Castillo then became the second player to earn caps for both Mexico and the United States, joining Martin Vasquez, who played non-FIFA-recognized matches with Mexico from 1990 to 1992 before receiving official call-ups to the US starting in 1996.

Edgar Castillo further elaborated on his decision, ultimately stating, "It's a big priority," Castillo said of playing for the United States.

Edgar Castillo has since been recalled to the USMNT under new head coach Jurgen Klinsmann, and started against Mexico on August 10,2011.