Sporting Director Ali Curtis identified the acquisition of a backup goalkeeper as an offseason priority, and he has found his man.

Former Chicago Fire and New York Cosmos ‘keeper Kyle Reynish joins the New York Red Bulls in exchange for a third round draft choice in the 2016 SuperDraft.

“We are happy to add Kyle to our roster,” said Red Bulls head coach Jesse Marsch. “He is a very good professional and driven goalkeeper who has performed well in MLS when called upon.”

Citing the need for a veteran keeper to “push” Robles on a week to week basis, Curtis brings on the 31-year-old career backup to the fold. While an understudy to Nick Rimando at Real Salt Lake for seven years, Reynish experienced his greatest success leading the New York Cosmos to the 2013 Soccer Bowl, earning five shutouts, recording a 0.92 GAA during the regular season, starting and playing 13 games and earning an 8-4-1 record.

Reynish will be the clear number two as Luis Robles enters the season as the incumbent starter. Santiago Castano is still believed to be too raw at this stage of his development to entrust with the second keeper position. He will likely see playing time at the USL Pro level. Meanwhile, the Red Bulls premier backup, Ryan Meara, has been loaned to NYCFC for the 2015 season.

Kyle Reynish

Position: Goalkeeper

Height: 6’3″

Weight:193 lbs.

Date of Birth: November 3, 1983

Hometown: Valencia, Calif.