Red Bulls Trade Rimando Back to Real Salt Lake
February 23, 2007 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
New York Red Bulls News Release
SECAUCUS, NJ (Friday, February 23, 2007) "" Red Bull New York announced today that it has traded goalkeeper Nick Rimando back to Real Salt Lake in exchange for future considerations. Rimando was only recently acquired by the Red Bulls from Real Salt Lake on Friday, February 9 in exchange for future considerations.
Rimando, a seven-year veteran in the league, was first acquired by Real Salt Lake last December along with Freddy Adu from D.C. United in exchange for a major player allocation, goalkeeper Jay Nolly and future considerations. Prior to the deal, the 27-year-old from Montclair, CA, enjoyed a five-year stint with D.C. Serving as the starting "keeper for four of those seasons, Rimando played a main role in United's successful 2004 MLS Cup run after coming back from injury.
Before joining United, Rimando played with the Miami Fusion, starting in a total of 47 games over two seasons. Career-wise, Rimando has a 1.32 goals against average and has started in 145 MLS regular season games. The former UCLA-product has posted a 66-52-27 record and 36 shutouts.
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