The head coach led the United States women's national team to their historic 1999 World Cup title in front of 90,185 fans at the Rose Bowl
Tony DiCicco, a fixture on the American soccer scene who coached the United States women on their memorable run to the 1999 World Cup title, died Monday night. He was 68.
DiCicco's son Anthony released a statement from the family Tuesday morning expressing gratitude for the longtime coach's influence on so many lives.
"We are humbled to experience the sphere of impact Tony had in the world of sport and in the lives of people every day," the statement read in part.