Franklin Castellanos

WHAT COACHES SAY: Great service from the flanks … He can get behind a defense and be opportunistic in front of goal … He looked at his best when connecting with the CF Sammy Adjei... A magical left foot, similar to Diego Fagundez … Conditioning coach said he was one of the strongest athletes in the whole school … A coach has to accept he will take risks and lose the ball sometimes or he is the wrong player for you, he can play on the right flank and cut in on his left similar to what Rosales did with the Sounders …1st step is explosive and he can beat defenders with it 1v1 on the wings … Useful on set pieces as well ... Left-footed guy who plays on right for them ... His challenge is going to be the athleticism of MLS ... He's technical, clever guy … It could be too overwhelming for him athletically. 

COLLEGE (Iona): Named 2013 MAAC Offensive Player of the Year ... Led the conference with 13 assists which was also good enough for 2nd in the nation ... He started in all 19 matches of the season tied for the team lead with 9 goals ... 2012: Named 1st team All-MAAC ... Started in all 18 matches of the season ... Led the team with 6 assists also added 2 goals ... 2011: Led the nation with his 14 assists and added 3 goals ... Named to the All-MAAC 1st team and the NSCAA regional team ... Started in 17 of the 19 matches he appeared in .... 2010: Started in 10 of the 19 matches he appeared in (3 goals and 4 assists.)

HIGH SCHOOL: Dover High School ... Named All-State his senior year ... Served as team captain for 3 years.

CLUB: Played for Parsippany United ... Played U-15 with New York Red Bulls academy.

PERSONAL: Majoring in management ... Graduated with a 3.53 GPA ... Named All-MAAC Academic.