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Burn Acquires Veteran Goalkeeper Scott Garlick From Colorado

December 16, 2003 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
FC Dallas News Release


DALLAS - The Dallas Burn announced today that the team has acquired veteran goalkeeper Scott Garlick from the Colorado Rapids in exchange for the Burn's natural second round pick in the 2005 MLS SuperDraft.

"We're very excited and happy to be able to add a player with Scott's experience, ability and leadership," said Burn Head Coach Colin Clarke. "Acquiring Scott gives us great options and depth at the goalkeeper position. This move enables us to create depth throughout the squad and competition at all positions. When we became aware of Scott's availability and his interest in joining the Burn, we immediately jumped at the opportunity to add him to our squad."

Garlick, an MLS All-Star selection in 2000, currently ranks second all-time in league history in saves (763) and is third all-time in wins with 81 and minutes (14,901). He has played for Colorado for the last two-plus years after joining the Rapids from Tampa Bay in 2001 in exchange for Adin Brown and Scott Vermillion. Prior to joining the Mutiny, Garlick, 31, spent the 1997 and '98 seasons with DC United and was the starting goalkeeper in United's 2-1 victory over Colorado in MLS Cup '97.

"I'm extremely excited to be coming to Dallas," said Garlick. "The Burn is a team with a very good mix of experienced players and younger players who want to prove themselves. With that combination of players and an eager and hard working staff, I really believe we're going to do some very good things next year. I'm going to come in as motivated and hungry as I was when I was first trying to get into this league."

In his seven years in the league, Garlick has played in 166 matches with a 1.58 goals-against average and 34 shutouts, the fourth most shutouts in league history. He finished the 2003 season tied for first in shutouts with nine.

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