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April 17, 2013 | Bruin Athletics





Nick Rimando



Sport: Men's Soccer

Year: Junior

Hometown: Montclair, Calif.

High School: Montclair
 


Past Profiles:
Venus James (Women's Soccer)
Sean Kern (Men's Water Polo)
Sasha Victorine (Men's Soccer)
Kristee Porter (Women's Volleyball)
Kate Vermeulen (Women's Cross Country)
Keiko Price (Swimming)
Brandon DiTullio (Men's Golf)

Nickname:
Nacho

Favorite Food:
My mom's enchiladas

Favorite TV Show:
Beverly Hills 90210

Favorite Movie:
Scarface

Favorite Musical Artist:
2Pac

Pre-Match Ritual/Superstitions:
I always squirt my water bottle on the right post before each game

What Do You Like and Dislike About Soccer?:
I like winning, and I hate fitness

Strongest Quality as a Goalkeeper:
My quickness and my ability to read the game

Most Memorable Moment on the Soccer Field:
Playing the opening game of the Under-17 World Cup in Ecuador in 1995.

Most Embarrassing Moment:
Getting three goals scored on me by Butler. It was bad.

Opponent You'd Most Like to Beat:
Indiana because they are one of the best programs in the country, and I know a lot of players on the team.

Sport You Would Play Other Than Soccer:
Football

Best Trip You've Ever Taken:
It has to be Spain with the Under-20 National Team. I loved the atmosphere there, and I was with a lot of my (UCLA) teammates and friends.

If You Could Visit Anywhere in the World, Where Would it Be?:
Brazil. I've never been there, and I would like to see what it's like. I've heard a lot about the beaches.

Best Event You Attended as a Spectator:
Holland vs. Argentina in Holland before the 1998 World Cup. I had never been in a stadium with that type of crowd. It was unbelievable - they had fire sticks, flags. The fans were crazy.

What Word Best Describes You:
Charismatic

What Athlete Did You Admire While Growing Up?:
Michael Jordan

If You Could Have Dinner With One Famous Person, Who Would it Be?:
Jennifer Love Hewitt - I like her a lot.

In 10 Years You Will Probably Be:
Married and playing professionally.

What Did You Want to Be While Growing Up?:
I always wanted to be a soccer player.

Best Advice You've Ever Received:
Treat people the way you would want to be treated

Favorite Campus Spot:
Taco Bell

Favorite Hangout:
My apartment. It's just relaxing. Everyone always comes over and chills and plays Nintendo.

Favorite Nintendo Game:
FIFA 99. No one can beat me on that. Well, Carlos (Bocanegra) does once in a while.

What Do You Like to Do Outside of Soccer?:
Spend time with family and friends and go to movies.

If You Could Be Anyone for 24 Hours, Who Would It Be?
James Bond because he always has amazing chicks in his movies.

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