MLS coaching legend Sigi Schmid passed away on Christmas day at the age of 65.
The German-born manager was admitted to the hospital earlier in the month and was reportedly in intensive care.
His family released a statement on Wednesday that the former LA Galaxy, Seattle Sounders and Columbus Crew manager had passed away.
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It reads: “On Tuesday, December 25, Sigi Schmid passed away at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles due to a personal health matter. Our family is deeply saddened by his passing and is taking this time to grieve the loss of a tremendous husband, father, leader and mentor.