Noah Hughes Palmer (born April 21, 1983) is an American soccer

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. Palmer played college soccer at

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from 2001 to 2004, finishing his collegiate career with a school-record 34 shutouts and a GAA of 0.86. He also played in the

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for

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and his hometown team,

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. He was drafted in the third round, 25th overall, by

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in the 2005 MLS Supplemental Draft. He would miss the entire 2005 season with shoulder surgery. On May 29, 2006, Palmer was traded to the

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for Duke Hashimoto. He played 10 games over the course of the season but was waived during the 2007 pre-season.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Palmer, Noah 1983 births Living people American men's soccer players Maryland Terrapins men's soccer players Legacy 76 players Chesapeake Dragons players Major League Soccer players Real Salt Lake players Columbus Crew players USL League Two players Real Salt Lake draft picks Soccer players from Virginia Men's association football goalkeepers