Nick Rimando makes spectacular save ... with his face
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Apr 30, 2016; Sandy, UT, USA; Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Nick Rimando (18) cools down after taking a ball to the face in the second half against the Houston Dynamo at Rio Tinto Stadium. Real Salt Lake defeated Houston Dynamo 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports
Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Nick Rimando is no stranger to high pressure games.
He's faced strikes from international superstars and some of MLS's best shooters.
So we really shouldn't be surprised when he puts his body on the line for his team.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Check out this double save he made against Houston's Leonel Miranda:
Yes, that was his face.
Rimando looked a tad worse for wear after that block, but we can't say we blame him.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}And with RSL prevailing, 2-1, Rimando's save (and face) proved to be the difference.