12-27-2018
SEATTLE, Wash. (AP) — Former Seattle Sounders coach Sigi Schmid, the winningest coach in Major League Soccer history, has died at age 65.
Schmid’s family said he passed away Tuesday at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.
He was hospitalized three weeks ago as he awaited a heart transplant.
Schmid had an MLS-record 266 regular-season and postseason victories in 18 seasons during his time with the LA Galaxy, Columbus Crew and Sounders.
He also led the Galaxy and Crew to MLS titles.