Rimando, Petke navigate changes in relationship from MLS Cup-winning teammates to coach, player

Confetti swirled around the 2004 MLS Cup champions, sticking to Nick Rimando’s forehead, still damp from the the exertion of the match. Behind him stood Mike Petke, championship hat already on his head.Packed in among their D.C. United teammates on the platform, they threw their hands in the air and cheered as MLS commissioner Don Garber handed over the trophy.Petke became Rimando’s coach at Real Salt Lake 12 1/2 years later.Thus started a process both were familiar with: renegotiati