COMMERCE CITY — Fort Collins native and former Colorado Rapids player Colin Clark died Monday at the age of 35.
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Members of the soccer community expressed their condolences on Twitter on Tuesday, including the Rapids.
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.
— Colorado Rapids (@ColoradoRapids)
The 35-year-old spent nine seasons in MLS, including five for the Rapids, three for the Houston Dynamo and one for the L.A. Galaxy. The midfielder made 138 appearances in the league, scoring 15 goals and adding 13 assists.
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Clark made it to the U.S. national team, getting a cap in 2009 and playing 76 minutes against Haiti. Ultimately injuries, including a recurring knee issue, led to his retirement.
This one hits home. We had just talked a few days ago. I still can’t believe it. My thoughts and prayers with Colin’s family and soccer family. A great teammate and person. Rest easy bud. 🙏🏽
— Rafael Garcia (@Rafizzy07)
Clark is the second former Rapids player to die in the past seven days.Junior Agogo, 40, died Thursday. He suffered a massive stroke in 2015.
