What happened to Sigi Schmid?

Former Galaxy coach Sigi Schmid died Tuesday, three weeks after being hospitalized at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in need of a heart transplant. He was 65. The cause of death was not disclosed. Schmid was the winningest coach in MLS history with 266 regular and postseason victories over 18 seasons.

How did Sigi Schmid died?

Schmid died on December 25, 2018, weeks after being hospitalized in Los Angeles with a heart-related condition.

When did ziggy Schmidt die?

December 25, 2018
Sigi Schmid/Date of death

Who coaches Seattle Sounders?

The Seattle Sounders head coach bid farewell to two of his top assistants this week, with news that Gonzalo Pineda has accepted the head coaching position at Atlanta United and Djimi Traore is moving on to pursue an opportunity in Europe.

When did Sigi Schmid become coach of the Seattle Sounders?

Schmid coached the Los Angeles Galaxy and the Columbus Crew in MLS, before becoming the head coach of Seattle Sounders in 2009. Despite never having played soccer at a professional level, he has the most coaching wins in MLS history and was the recipient of the MLS Coach of the Year Award in 1999 and 2008.

What did Sigi Schmid do in the MLS?

Under Schmid in the remainder of the season, the team had a record of 17–9, finished with the second-best record in the league and won their conference, earning him the MLS Coach of the Year Award. The team’s captain, Robin Fraser, gave credit to Schmid’s emphasis on defense after being named the MLS defender of the year.

Where does Sigi Schmid live in Seattle WA?

Sigi rarely missed game days in MLS, but took time off for Lacey and Kurt’s weddings and Kurt’s college graduation. Schmid’s younger brother, Roland, lived in Sammamish, Washington, and having family in the area was one of the factors which persuaded Schmid to accept the Seattle job.

What kind of degree did Sigi Schmid have?

With Bachelor of Economics and Master of Business Administration degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Schmid was a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) before coaching full-time. Schmid and his wife had four children.