The Rhinos might soon have to make some tough decisions about their goalkeepers

That's because, within a few weeks, they could have four active goalkeepers. Right now they have two healthy GKs — first-year Rhino and former MLS'er Chase Harrison, who has started most of the year in place of injured team captain Scott Vallow, and recently-obtained Nuno Santos, who has started the last two games. (Santos suffered a concussion in Rochester's game against Atlanta last Saturday, but he should be ready to go against Seattle this Saturday).

However, Vallow hopes to return from a biceps injury by Aug. 1, while another backup, Hector Zapata, has been battling a bum hamstring and is week-to-week at this point.

When Santos was brought in a couple weeks ago, team officials said he would compete with Vallow for the starting job. Assuming both of them remain with the team, will the Rhinos keep both Harrison and Zapata, or will the team let one of them — or perhaps both — go?

Given the numerous injury problems the various Rhinos goalkeepers have suffered this year, it might not be a bad idea to keep three on the roster for the rest of the season. But, if that turns out to be the case, which one is the odd man out?

 

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