Most of American soccer’s inner sanctum is connected with the United States national teams — Tony DiCicco, Velibor “Bora” Milutinoviu0107, Pia Sundhage, Bob Bradley, and Bruce Arena. For decades the USA didn’t look to club success for its legends. World Cups were defining. But Sigi Schmid climbed into that pantheon, a mortal who raised himself onto the level of gods through immense success at UCLA, the LA Galaxy, the Columbus Crew SC, and Seattle Sounders. His trophy case is full. His win total unrivaled. Sigi passed away on Christmas Day 2018; his impact on US soccer is immortal.
Sigi Schmid, Sounders and American Soccer legend, passes away at 65
