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Ottawa Fury FC has added another Canadian goalie, with the signing of David Monsalve announced Monday.

Born in North York to Colombian parents, Monsalve, initially brought in as an injury relief player by Toronto FC in its inaugural season in 2007, created soccer history when he became the youngest goalkeeper to ever play in MLS – a record that still stands – at 18 years old (18 years, seven months and eight days).

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While he only played one match with The Reds, he went on to appear in more than 120 matches across Finland, Colombia, Guatemala, and Canada – where he suited up for FC Edmonton for two seasons (2011-2012).

The addition of Monsalve firms up Ottawa’s last line of defence, making it an all-Canadian group – with Callum Irving and Maxime Crépeau already battling for the starting role.

Ottawa Fury FC will begin its fifth season March 17 in Charlotte and plays its home opener five weeks later on April 21 against North Carolina FC.