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San Antonio FC Midfielder Rafa Castillo Named to USL Team of the Week

May 3, 2016 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
San Antonio FC News Release


SAN ANTONIO - San Antonio FC midfielder Rafa Castillo has been named to the USL Team of the Week for his performance against Tulsa Roughnecks FC on April 30, the USL announced this afternoon. Castillo played 90 minutes and scored the winning goal in the club's 3-1 victory over the Roughnecks.

After Tulsa had managed to erase their one goal deficit in the second half, Castillo recovered the lead for SAFC in the 68th minute when he rocketed a shot from outside the box past the diving keeper. Castillo recorded four shots and two on target to go along with his first goal of the season.

"It's one more blessing that God has given me, being named to the USL team of the week," said Castillo. It's an honor to be named one of these 11 players and carry the San Antonio FC name with me. It is my responsibility and motivation to continue to work hard for my team. I thank the collective work of the team and the help of my teammates who gave it all on the field. I owe every step of the way to God and the glory is all his. He wins for all of us and drives us to do what's best, so thanks be to God."

Castillo joined SAFC in February of this year after spending the previous two seasons with the San Antonio Scorpions of the NASL. In his time with the Scorpions, Castillo scored 17 goals in 46 appearances. Aside from a short stint in Egypt, Castillo played the rest of his career in his native Colombia, while also collecting nine caps at the full international level.

The full USL Team of the Week:

GK - John McCarthy, Bethlehem Steel FC

D - Alex Lee, Richmond Kickers

D - Conor Shanosky, Louisville City FC

D - Marco Farfan, Portland Timbers 2

M - Pavle Popara, Orange County Blues FC

M - Enzo Martinez, Charlotte Independence

M - Ben McKendry, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2

M - Rafael Castillo, San Antonio FC

M - Kenardo Forbes, Rochester Rhinos

F - Jack McBean, LA Galaxy II

F - Romeo Parkes, Pittsburgh Riverhounds

Bench: Clement Diop (LA), Bilal Duckett (CLT), Alphonso Davies (VAN), Justin Portillo (CHS), Sam Garza (AZ), Jordan Rideout (OKC), Michael Cox (ORL)

San Antonio FC will host in-state rivals RGV FC Toros on Saturday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Toyota Field. The match marks the first regular season meeting between the two clubs, who are both in their inaugural seasons. Tickets to the match can be purchased at SanAntonioFC.com or by calling 210-444-5MLS.

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