Sutton signs with Red Bull New York

[Alberto7]

http://redbull.newyork.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20100309&content_id=8732062&vkey=news_rbn&fext=.jsp&team=t107

RBNY inks goalkeeper Greg Sutton

Veteran goalkeeper joins New York after three seasons in Toronto FC

03/09/2010 5:36 PMRed Bull New York Media Relations

SECAUCUS, NJ- Red Bull New York announced today that the club has signed goalkeeper Greg Sutton. Per MLS and club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

"We have been impressed with Greg's performances during his time with us in preseason," said General Manager and Sporting Director Erik Soler. "He is a very experienced goalkeeper and will compete for a starting role."

Sutton joins New York after three seasons playing for Toronto FC, where the Canada native made 34 appearances, including 33 starts, compiling seven shutouts and 155 saves. Prior to his time with Toronto FC, Sutton was a fixture in goal for the Montreal Impact of the USL First Division, making 132 appearances and helping the team to the a title in 2004, earning USL MVP, Goalkeeper of the Year. He was also named Impact Defensive Player of the Year.

A four-time USL-1 Goalkeeper of the Year honoree, Sutton was on the New York roster in 2000, but did not make an appearance in an MLS match. Sutton has made 16 appearances for the Canadian National Team.

After Red Bull Arena's Grand Opening against legendary Brazilian club, Santos FC, on March 20 at 6:00 PM, the Red Bulls kick off their 2010 MLS Regular Season at Red Bull Arena on March 27, when they host the Chicago Fire at 7:00 PM ET (TV: ESPN, ESPN Deportes). Full Season Ticket Plans for the New York Red Bulls' first season at Red Bull Arena, in Harrison, NJ, are on sale now. Midfield seats in the 100-Level and sideline sections 107, 112, 124 and 128 are all sold out, but good seats are still available. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 1.877.RBSOCCER or log onto www.newyorkredbulls.com.

#24 Greg Sutton

Position: Goalkeeper

Height: 6-6

Weight: 215

Day of Birth: April 19, 1977 in Montreal, Canada

Hometown: Montreal, Canada

Previous Professional Club: Toronto FC (Major League Soccer)

Status: Senior

How Acquired: Signed by New York on March 11, 2010

[shawn_strat]

It doesn't really matter, the players voted to strike

http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/

[Cheeta]

Well, well. Interesting that New York think they're a stronger team with a pair of TFC cast offs. I don't think there are very many people who don't share that sentiment.

Great to see Sutton back in the loop, especially on what is looking like will be a much improved New York side.

P.S. Strong strike mandate. Would love to be a fly on the wall around MLS HQ these days. Wonder what the notification window is?

[BringBackTheBlizzard]

I suspect most people who have followed MLS closely since 1996 would have been able to name the only franchise that would be likely to take castoffs from a franchise entering its fourth season without ever having qualified for the playoffs. Having said that congrats to Greg Sutton for securing the deal that will enable him to keep his career going until more Canadian franchises arrive on the scene and his services are likely to be highly sought after again.

[TheKottonmouthed1555362307]

I suspect most people who have followed MLS closely since 1996 would have been able to name the only franchise that would be likely to take castoffs from a franchise entering its fourth season without ever having qualified for the playoffs. Having said that congrats to Greg Sutton for securing the deal that will enable him to keep his career going until more Canadian franchises arrive on the scene and his services are likely to be highly sought after again.

I doubt Vancouver looks at him for Keeper even in a back up role. Same with Montreal they'd go with Srjden before Sutton. I see this is as Sutton's last hurrah and it could be a short one. He shouldn't get much if any minutes behind Coundoul.

[RS]

Coundoul is a disaster waiting to happen. If Sutton has to be a back up, he chose the right team to do it for.

[BringBackTheBlizzard]

A lot will depend on whether the roster regulations are modified. If three Canadians teams each need to come up with about 8 MLS quality domestic players by 2012 I suspect there will be a niche for him as a backup keeper.