SALT LAKE CITY - Real Salt Lake today announced that it has acquired the New York Red Bulls' fourth-round Supplemental Draft Pick in 2009 in exchange for the rights to GK Nick Rimando.
"I'm happy that we were able to find a place for Nick," said RSL Head Coach John Ellinger. "RSL appreciates his consummate professionalism throughout this process and we wish him the best in New York. Nick is, and always has been, a first-class individual."
Rimando, a seven-year MLS veteran, was acquired by Real Salt Lake last December along with Freddy Adu from D.C. United in exchange for a major player allocation, GK Jay Nolly and future considerations. Prior to the deal, the 27-year-old from Montclair, CA, enjoyed a five-year stint with D.C. United. As the starting 'keeper for four of those seasons, Rimando played a major role in United's successful 2004 MLS Cup run.
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.
