Casey Castle

Casey Castle

Personal information
Full name	Casey Castle[1]
Date of birth	(1991-08-22) 22 August 1991 (age 33)
Place of birth	Southampton Parish, Bermuda
Height	1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Youth career
2010–2011	Thomas Terriers
2011–2013	Indianapolis Greyhounds
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2008–2011	PHC Zebras
2011–2012	Bermuda Hogges
2014	IMG Academy Bradenton
2015	Hamilton Paris
2015–2016	PHC Zebras
2016	Walton & Hersham	6	(0)
International career^‡
	Bermuda U20[2]
	Bermuda U23
2008–	Bermuda	3	(3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 December 2016 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17 December 2016

Casey Castle (born 22 August 1991) is a well known Bermudian footballer.

Club career

College

In 2008, Castle joined PHC Zebras. In 2010, Castle played college football for Thomas College in the United States.^[3] Scoring 11 goals in 16 games, he was named Rookie of the Year in the 2011 North Atlantic Conference while being named in the All-Tournament Team.^[4]

North America

In 2011, Castle joined Bermuda Hogges and finished sixth in his inaugural Premier Development League Mid Atlantic Division season.^[5]

In April 2014, he was drafted by Premier Development League side IMG Academy Bradenton. Following the dissolution of the Hogges, the club's owner ensured a deal could be completed after the side pulled out of the league prior to the 2013 season.^[6]

In 2015, Castle lined-up for Hamilton Paris.^[7] In March 2015, he took part in the Soccerviza Auburndale Florida Combine in Orlando and was offered trials in Iceland and Finland.^[8] In September 2015, Castle returned to PHC Zebras for a second spell.

England

In July 2016, Castle moved to England in hope of signing of a professional contract. In August 2016, he joined Combined Counties Premier Division club Walton & Hersham in the ninth tier.^[9] He made four league appearances for the Swans, as well as substitute cameos in the FA Vase and Combined Counties Challenge Cup.^[10]

Castle also made six appearances for the Walton & Hersham Reserves in the Suburban League South Division. His early performances saw him attract scouts from non-league clubs Dulwich Hamlet and Hampton & Richmond Borough, as well as Championship side Reading.^[11]

International career

In August 2008, Castle made his debut for Bermuda. Featuring against Saint Martin in a CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification match, he immediately scored a brace. He scored a third international goal in as many matches when Bermuda beat Grenada in March 2015.^[12]

At the youth level he featured on various squads ranging from under-14 to under-23.^[13]

International goals

N.	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1.	30 August 2008	Truman Bodden Stadium, George Town, Cayman Islands	Saint Martin	6–0	7–0	2008 Caribbean Cup
2.	30 August 2008	Truman Bodden Stadium, George Town, Cayman Islands	Saint Martin	7–0	7–0	2008 Caribbean Cup
3.	8 March 2015	National Stadium, Hamilton, Bermuda	Grenada	2–0	2–0	Friendly match

Personal life

Castle is the son of former son PHC Zebras defender and coach Jack Castle.^[12] He majored in finance during his time in America.^[3]

References

1. "40-Player National Team Roster: 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup: Bermuda" (PDF). CONCACAF. p. 1. Retrieved 20 May 2019 – via Bernews.
2. "Bermuda Knocked Out of World Cup Qualifer [sic]". Bernews. 23 January 2011. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
3. "Thomas". thomasathletics.com. Archived from the original on 7 April 2017. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
4. "Castle Earns Rookie of the Year and Four Other Terriers Earn Honors – Thomas". athletics.thomas.edu. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
5. Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Casey Castle". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
6. "Bermuda foursome join IMG Academy | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Soccer". The Royal Gazette. Retrieved 17 December 2016.^{[permanent dead link‍]}
7. "Casey Castle – Player Profile – Football". Eurosport Australia. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
8. "Castle ready to seize his Scandinavian opportunity | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Soccer". The Royal Gazette. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
9. "Walton & Hersham F.C. Player Profiles... – Official Walton & Hersham FC | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
10. "Results | Walton & Hersham Football Club". waltonandhershamfc.org.uk. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
11. "Castle feeling rejuvenated by new role | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Soccer". The Royal Gazette. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
12. Castle ready to seize his Scandinavian opportunity - Royal Gazette
13. "Casey Castle bio". Indianapolis Greyhounds Athletics. Retrieved 30 October 2020.