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They said he can’t become a professional goalkeeper at 5’9. He’s now been inducted to the National Soccer Hall of Fame. This is Nick Rimando, former USMNT keeper who was a part of the 2014 World Cup squad.
Born in California to Filipino and Mexican parents, he became interested in soccer since he was a kid.The problem was Rimando wanted to play a position where height matters, despite his size.
Growing up in the 90s, there were no fancy academies near him to hone his skills. Rimando played for high school and then UCLA— where he impressed many scouts.He’d go on to play for Miami Fusion, D.C. United, and of course, Real Salt Lake where he became a legend.
The keeper also holds the Major League Soccer records for career wins, clean sheets, saves, and overall appearances.His performances in MLS earned him 22 caps for the USMNT, despite having to compete with American keepers in the Premier League at the time.
Now 45, Rimando lives in Salt Lake City and is a board member of Rise Athletics Foundation— a nonprofit organization dedicated to making soccer more accessible for young players in Salt Lake City and the rest of Utah.They are teaming up with the city to build more soccer courts across their communities. They just opened courts in Centennial Park.
Rimando runs goalkeeper camps in Utah as well— using his knowledge, talent, and experience to train the youth.
