International Soccer Academy’s Francis Castillo Signs with LA LIGA’s Cádiz CF

[Isabela Vernier]

International Soccer Academy and LaLiga Club, Cádiz C.F., confirm the transfer agreement of the Player Francis Castillo

Rising American soccer player Francis Castillo has signed with the La Liga club Cádiz CF in Spain. Pennsylvania-born, 18-year-old student athlete Castillo played in Germany on the International Soccer Academy Integrated U18 team at FC Schalke 04 last fall.

“It is truly a privilege to represent a historic club like Cádiz CF. Signing with this La Liga club is amazing! It doesn’t feel real but it’s always been a dream and it’s finally happening.”

Francis Castillo, Cádiz CF U23 Player

Castillo was in Nicaragua in February representing the Nicaraguan National Team in the 2024 Concacaf Men’s U-20 Championship Qualifiers, and was the top goal scorer, scoring a total of five goals and earning two assists during the tournament.


International Soccer Academy’s FC Schalke 04 Integrated U18 team celebrating a victory after winning an international friendly — Francis Castillo scored the winning goal.

Cádiz CF bets on Francis Castillo, a player from the prestigious International Soccer Academy with significant potential. We believe he can continue to demonstrate his worth and reflect it in positive results.

José Luis Donoso, Cádiz CF’s Chief Operating Officer

As a youth soccer player, he competed for the MLS Next club, FC Delco, and in 2022, he joined MLS’ Philadelphia Union Academy before moving to Europe to develop his skills and continuing his high school education online. Castillo is on track to graduate this spring.

Francis is a player with exceptional skills that can make a difference in the game. He has an excellent attitude, and a lot of potential for more development.

Patrick Weiser, former pro and UEFA Pro coach head coach of FC Schalke 04’s U18 Academy

International Soccer Academy Co-Founder Eddie Loewen first identified Castillo as a player to watch when the youth soccer player was scouted for Global Soccer Development’s (GSD) summer program for youth soccer players to train and play against pro academies in Europe.


Francis Castillo at GSD last summer

Francis Castillo is a player with special weapons and a winning mentality that every coach loves to have in their team. Francis is not even at 50% of his max potential as a player and with the right development and guidance he will be a force to be reckoned with on the field.

International Soccer Academy Co-Founder, Eddie Loewen

Known for his strength, determination, and winning mindset, Castillo, nicknamed “El Toro” by his teammates, continues to impress on and off the field. Castillo trained under the guidance of the experienced coaches of International Soccer Academy’s Bundesliga partner, FC Schalke 04.

We are absolutely thrilled that Cádiz CF has signed him and look forward to his team’s success. We are proud to have helped over twenty contracts be signed by players in Europe since we launched in 2020.

Diane Scavuzzo, International Soccer Academy Co-Founder

Francis Castillo on trial at Cadiz CF in January 2024

This season, more than 80 American youth soccer players are training in International Soccer Academy’s elite residential Academy programs at Cádiz CF, Hertha BSC, FC Schalke 04 and the FC Bayern Global Academy.

Interested American and Canadian youth soccer players born from 2003 to 2009 can apply by sending a link with their game highlights for the European scouts to review on the International Soccer Academy’s official website. www.internationalsocceracademy.com


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