Real Salt Lake Goalkeeper Nick Rimando added to soccer stadium’s Ring of Honor

SANDY, Utah – Real Salt Lake legend and long-time Major League Soccer / U.S. Men’s National Team veteran goalkeeper Nick Rimando saw his name added to the Club’s Ring of Honor at America First Field on Saturday.

He played an integral role in bringing Utah its first, and to date only, major sports championship.  

That came when RSL claimed the MLS Cup title in 2009 with a shootout victory over the star-studded LA Galaxy, the second of two MLS Cups won by Rimando (D.C. United, 2004).

“I’m really grateful, really honored,” an emotional Rimando shared in a statement looking back at his official National Soccer Hall of Fame and RSL recognition. “I never really thought I’d be amongst th[e]se names, so this is truly special to me, my family, and my kids. I’m just very grateful.”

His name and number is permanently written large on the metal ring-shaped interior of the stadium, above the bleachers, for all to see.

Originally joining RSL in 2007 via trade, California native Rimando immediately established himself as a staple for the Club and the community.

Last month, Rimando, currently in his fifth season as goalkeeper coach for the RSL Academy and Real Monarchs of MLS NEXT Pro, was enshrined as part of the National Soccer Hall of Fame’s 2025 class in Texas. 

Retiring in 2019 after 13 seasons with RSL, Rimando stepped off the field as Major League Soccer’s all-time leader in games played (514), games started (514), minutes played (46,336), saves (1,705), goalkeeping wins (223), and shutouts (154), all marks that remain intact today.

Rimando who is a staple in the Wasatch Front’s business and philanthropy communities, has cemented himself as a well-known symbol of excellence for fans of the world’s game in Utah.