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Edgar Castillo May Turn His Coat
Posted 30 Jun 2009 at 10:00 PM by John Jagou
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Edgar Castillo, the New Mexico born Mexican-American left back, announced today that he would consider a move to play for the US National team. After a few good seasons with Santos Laguna, Castillo spent last year with Mexico City’s Club America-- a forgettable campaign as part of one of the worst defense in the league. His year was punctuated by the fact that he misplaced his passport and could not join Mexico for their qualifier at Honduras. After it was clear that Castillo would not be part of America’s future plans, Castillo moved to Tigres to play for his former Santos coach, Daniel Guzman. Poised to play in this year’s Superliga, Castillo misplaced his passport again, and didn’t make the trip to the States.
The young New Mexican is a dymamic left back when he presses forward. He has plenty of pace, a decent shot, and technical skill. His defense, though, is not his best suit. The reality is that if Mexico has depth anywhere on the field, it’s on the left side. Castillo would have had to play at an extremely high level in order for him to crack the line-up. He was signed to do just that at Club America. He didn’t.
Castillo has a few caps for Mexico, but never in an official game. So he can take advantage of FIFA’s new relaxed regulations regarding national team jumping. Can he help the US? Absolutely, just like he can help Mexico. It’s not an easy decision, and certainly not one I would want to make. But I do find it a little disingenuous that the decision is being contemplated not for the love of one's country and the pride one feels in representing it, but because another country’s coach may or may not call him up, whatever country that may be.
The young New Mexican is a dymamic left back when he presses forward. He has plenty of pace, a decent shot, and technical skill. His defense, though, is not his best suit. The reality is that if Mexico has depth anywhere on the field, it’s on the left side. Castillo would have had to play at an extremely high level in order for him to crack the line-up. He was signed to do just that at Club America. He didn’t.
Castillo has a few caps for Mexico, but never in an official game. So he can take advantage of FIFA’s new relaxed regulations regarding national team jumping. Can he help the US? Absolutely, just like he can help Mexico. It’s not an easy decision, and certainly not one I would want to make. But I do find it a little disingenuous that the decision is being contemplated not for the love of one's country and the pride one feels in representing it, but because another country’s coach may or may not call him up, whatever country that may be.
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We need all the depth in the back we can get.Posted 30 Jun 2009 at 10:25 PM by brandonplaysguitar 
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Why would the US want a guy who can't seem to put his passport in a place where he won't forget it?Posted 30 Jun 2009 at 10:43 PM by SonicDeathMonkey 
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"But I do find it a little disingenuous that the decision is being contemplated not for the love of one's country and the pride one feels in representing it, but because another country’s coach may or may not call him up, whatever country that may be."
I have a problem with it as well, I just don't want to be the only country thats not snatching up their eligable talent.Posted 30 Jun 2009 at 10:47 PM by Tonkdaddy14
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This is coming from a player who wrote off the U.S forever in statements he had made many months back. :/ (insert quote in 3...2...1)
Posted 30 Jun 2009 at 10:53 PM by Fusion Logix
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"But I do find it a little disingenuous that the decision is being contemplated not for the love of one's country and the pride one feels in representing it, but because another country’s coach may or may not call him up, whatever country that may be."
I don't know about this. It's completely possible that Edgar, like many young Mexican-Americans, feels a strong sense of pride toward both countries. If that is the case, choosing the side that will play him is just a practical choice.Posted 30 Jun 2009 at 11:22 PM by JonfromVegas
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this guy sounds like an opportunist. he also sounds very irresponsible. misplacing such paper work-and knowing that government parasites are out there making it a living hell for people without paper work-makes it seem his head is not in the right place for high levels of concentration which the USMNT goes through.
thanks, but stay in mexico dude.Posted 30 Jun 2009 at 11:23 PM by J.L. Rodroza
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We should pull a Torres. Call him up for an appropriate game with no intention of ever doing so again so that Mexico can never use him.Posted 01 Jul 2009 at 12:37 AM by FijiUnited
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Something's fishy with those lost passports.Posted 01 Jul 2009 at 12:55 AM by EstebanLugo
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I doubt it. He's previously stated that he intended to play for Mexico only, and now that it seems he won't get his opportunity to do so in SA, he's willing to jump ship and join the Yanks. Thanks, but no thanks. I'd rather see Bornstein, even if he's not as talented as Castillo.Quote:Originally Posted by JonfromVegas
"But I do find it a little disingenuous that the decision is being contemplated not for the love of one's country and the pride one feels in representing it, but because another country’s coach may or may not call him up, whatever country that may be."
I don't know about this. It's completely possible that Edgar, like many young Mexican-Americans, feels a strong sense of pride toward both countries. If that is the case, choosing the side that will play him is just a practical choice.Posted 01 Jul 2009 at 08:55 AM by metros11
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It took me exactly one day to get my Mexican passport. It also took me one day to get my American passport. How stupid and unprofessional is this player? What gives?
I tend to make it a habit of never criticizing a player for his off field antics. I always hated that aspect of sports journalism.
But how in the hell can this player screw up so much, which is obviously affecting his career. This goes past forgetting his passports, this goes to his lack of professionalism. He was being sued by a car dealership for not paying an automobile.
This is obviously a player that has not matured from a personal standpoint and I do not see that anytime on the horizon.
As far as am I concerned, Mexico has so many good players in front of him that he shouldn't even be considered for the NT. I for one am glad he got the boot in America. He did absolutely nothing for Club America and he was given plenty of opportunities.Posted 01 Jul 2009 at 09:05 AM by LMvCP
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