186. Pro Center Back Robert Castellanos

From moving to Mexico as a teenager to play for the Xolos academy to making his MLS breakthrough with Sporting Kansas City, it was never a straightforward path to the pro ranks for Robert Castellanos.

Now a free agent with multiple options in front of him as he's proven his value on the pitch, Caste joins the crew to discuss the lessons he's learned, the adversity he's faced, and how that's prepared him for whatever lies ahead. In addition, he touches on his Rooted foundation, which is providing youth players in Palmdale and the Antelope Valley with proper infrastructure to develop their talents.

Timestamps

(01:50) Growing up in Palmdale and going to Mexico with Xolos' academy
(20:10) Going to Atlas and getting advice from first team veterans
(33:17) The funniest trash talk he's ever heard
(37:51) The difficulties of coming back to the US after his time in Mexico
(50:50) His Rooted foundation and giving back to the community he grew up in

Cast

Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores

Producer: Roy Cho

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