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Francisco Casillas

Francisco Casillas

Graduated from the University of Houston with a BA in Journalism.

I'm a sports writer & photographer that covers from professional to collegiate sports.

My end goal is for one day to work at a newspaper or magazine (Washington Post, LA Times, Sports Illustrated), travel and continue to do what I enjoy; talk & write about sports.

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Mexico edges Canada, 2-1, to advance to the CONCACAF Gold Cup finals.   Photos by Francisco Leon Casillas    

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Mathew Hoppe punches USMN’s ticket into the quarterfinals by downing Jamaica 1-0.   Photos by Francisco Leon Casillas

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Costa Rica falls to Canada, 2-0, in the first round of eliminations.   Photos by Francisco Leon Casillas

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Qatar downs Honduras 2-0 at BBVA Stadium.   Photos by Francisco Leon Casillas

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Mexico wins their second match against Guatemala at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, TX. Photos by Francisco Leon Casillas

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Honduras routs Grenada 4-0 on their Gold Cup opener.    Photos by Francisco Leon Casillas

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Qatar and Panama end up in a tie after an explosive second half beginning.   Photos by Francisco Leon Casillas

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The Gold Cup’s game opener between Mexico and Trinidad & Tobago ends in a scoreless tie.   Photos by Francisco Leon Casillas

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The Sam Houston State Bearkats defeat the South Dakota State Jackrabbits to capture their first national championship in school history.     Photos by Francisco Casillas

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Portland Thorns draw up a draw against the Houston Dash.   Photos by Francisco Casillas