Dennis Castillo recently made his first start with the Rapids in a 3–1 win over the Seattle Sounders on April 23, notching the first assist of his career. This week, it was announced that Castillo would be loaned along with Zach Pfeffer to the Rapids' USL affiliate Charlotte Independence.
Ahead of the start of the 2016 MLS regular season, Castillo talked with Richard Clarke about what he did when he found out he was getting drafted, the increasing popularity of soccer in his native Costa Rica and much more.
(Editor's note: The following question and answer sessions have been edited for length and clarity.