After signing German Frank Rost, the Red Bulls loaned Greg Sutton to the Montreal Impact. He had been Montreal’s all-time leading keeper and they welcomed him back.
Montreal confirmed the move today, saying the 33-year-old Canadian international would be with the team for the rest of the 2011 season, with the move subject to Sutton clearing MLS waivers.
He started 10 games this year for the Red Bulls, registering three wins, two losses and five ties. He has played 900 minutes, recording 30 saves and two shutouts.
“With both Bill Gaudette and Canadian U17 National team goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau out for an extended period of time due to injuries, we were in a situation where we needed a short term solution for this season,” said Montreal sporting director Nick De Santis.
“We did not want to put ourselves in a delicate situation should something happen to Evan Bush. We still feel that this is an important year and we are not looking past this season right now. We felt the opportunity was right for Greg and we are happy to welcome him back with the club.”
Sutton had played six seasons in Montreal from 2001-06, and is the club’s all-time recordholder for career shutouts (67), wins (72), games played (132) and minutes played (12,309).