Colin Clark: former LA Galaxy midfielder passes away at 35
On Tuesday 27 August 2019, it was announced that Colin Clark had passed away. The 35-year-old midfielder played for the Colorado Rapids, Houston Dynamo and LA Galaxy.
The United States soccer world is mourning the loss of former MLS player Colin Clark who passed away at the age of 35.
Clark was a Colorado native who started his Major League Soccer career with the Colorado Rapids in 2006 before joining Houston Dynamo where he played from 2010 until 2012 when he transferred to Los Angeles Galaxy staying till his retirement in 2014.
The Colorado Rapids organization mourns the loss of former player and Colorado native Colin Clark. We would like to express our deepest sympathies to Colin's friends and family. pic.twitter.com/Q2Clzf3wcU
— Colorado Rapids (@ColoradoRapids) August 27, 2019
Our entire club is saddened by the tragic news of the loss of Colin Clark. He was a huge part of our club from 2010 to 2012, and an even better person off the pitch.
— Houston Dynamo FC (@HoustonDynamo) August 27, 2019
We’ll miss you, Colin. You’ll always be #ForeverOrange in our hearts & memories. pic.twitter.com/Hok4InN7nS
During his eight-year career in the MLS, the midfielder made 138 appearances in which he started in 97 games, scoring 15 goals and providing 13 assists.
The LA Galaxy mourn the loss of former player Colin Clark. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. pic.twitter.com/v3XkDPrjka
— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) August 27, 2019
I have been devastated since hearing the news that my former teammate/roommate with LA Galaxy Colin Clark passed away. We were in multiple fantasy football leagues together and no one got me into it like he did. He was an amazing player/teammate but an even better person.
— Chandler Hoffman (@chandala) August 27, 2019
Shocked & saddened to hear of the passing of my former teammate & friend Colin Clark. My thoughts & prayers are with his family & friends...and in particular his son, Tyce. @ColoradoRapids @HoustonDynamo pic.twitter.com/9tHHrrb7Cs
— Hunter Freeman (@huntfree) August 27, 2019
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Clark was once captain of the US men's national team when they faced Haiti in the 2009 Gold Cup.
Reactions for Clark passing away couldn't wait as his former teams and teammates sent their condolences via social media, describing the 35-year-old midfielder as an amazing player but an even better person.