LET'S TWIST AGAIN: MIRKO CASTILLO

⚽ Never short on goals, never short on words — the unforgettable story of Mirko Castillo! In this episode of "Let’s Twist Again," we connected with Mirko Castillo, the mercurial forward who lit up indoor soccer arenas throughout the 1990s and helped lead the Indiana Twisters to their only playoff run in 1997. Known for his flair, fire, and goal-scoring instinct, Castillo shared how his family’s journey from Peru to Miami shaped his love for the game — and how he built an incredible career across 16 professional teams and 23 stops in the U.S. Mirko looked back on winning championships with the Chicago Power (NPSL 1990-91) and the San Diego Sockers (MSL 1991-92), his wildest moments from the CISL era, and why the 1997 Twisters remain one of the most special teams he ever played for. He also reflected on life after the league and his current work as a youth soccer coach in Houston. Catch up on one of indoor soccer’s great stories — full of heart, humor, and history. 📘 Follow:   / twistersalumni   🎧 Listen: https://mixcloud.com/live/thecelebrat... 📱Our new Instagram:   / letstwistagainpod   #IndianaTwisters #MirkoCastillo #IndoorSoccer #CISL #90sSoccer #RetroSports #indysports 00:00 Intro 02:31 Meet Mirko! 03:55 The 23-Stop Career Quiz 08:22 Favorite cities & best stops 08:50 Dad's wishes (not soccer!) 10:59 High school days 12:13 Miami's "amateur" leagues 13:02 Meeting “Nene” Cubillas 15:45 Back to Peru, back again 16:37 Miami Sharks 17:56 Ft. Lauderdale Strikers 19:15 Back to the Sharks 20:07 Learning indoor 21:20 First indoor goal… and a brawl 23:20 Chicago Power breakout 25:04 1991 Power title team 26:51 Best teammate, best friend 28:32 St. Louis Storm 31:06 San Diego Sockers 33:24 Houston Hotshots 36:01 Arizona Sandsharks 37:22 Joining the Twisters 38:37 Ownership collapses 40:01 Playing for Jorge Espinoza 41:40 The 5-goal game 45:02 1997 Playoffs 48:24 After the Twisters 48:44 Meeting Legends 51:56 Coaching & Soccer Work 53:45 Could you coach you? 55:09 Family life 56:32 Regrets? 57:40 One Crazy Story 59:50 Why Indianapolis Meant Something 1:00:10 En Espanol! 1:02:00 Goodbye