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U.S. U-20 Men
player pool
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GOALKEEPER
Nick Rimando
Height: 5-10. Weight: 170.
Born: June 17, 1979. Hometown: Mont Claire, Calif.
College/Club: UCLA.
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Profile: A technically sound goalkeeper, who possesses lightning quick reactions
and an exceptional ability to play with his feet ... Made his Under-20 National Team
debut on April 4, 1998 in a 1-1 draw versus Iceland ... Allowed 10 goals in 10 international
matches in 1998, earning 3 shutouts along the way ... Played in three international matches
with the U.S. U-18 National Team in 1997 ... Won a NCAA Division I National Championship
in his freshman year (1997) at UCLA, where he currently plays for U-20 head coach Sigi
Schmid ... Earned Honorable Mention All-MPSF honors despite playing just seven games
(starting five) in his first year with the Bruins ... Held a shutout streak of 450 minutes
to begin the season and allowed just one goal all season (in 485 minutes 0.19 GAA) ...
Member of the U.S. Under-17 National Team that competed in the 1995 U-17 World Championship
in Ecuador ... A 1997 Parade Magazine All-American selection following his senior year
at Montclair H.S. ... Also played football in high school ... Admires Dutch midfielder
Edgar Davids ... Enjoys spending time with family and friends.
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