Former US defender:Fernando Clavijo, National Soccer Hall of Fame member, dies at the age of 63:

Fernando Clavijo, who was part of the U.S. squad at the 1994 World Cup, died Friday at age 63.

Clavijo died at his home in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and had battled multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer, for five years.

Clavijo had a prominent career as a coach and club executive with Major League Soccer. The Uruguay native served as head coach of the New England Revolution (2000-02) and Colorado Rapids (2005-08), and served as technical director at FC Dallas for six years.

At FC Dallas, he guided the club to a Supporters' Shield and U.S. Open Cup in 2016. He stepped down last September to focus on his health.

Clavijo was also an assistant coach for the MetroStars in 1999, as well as an assistant coach for the Nigerian national team in 1998 and Haiti's national-team coach from 2003 through 2005.

A family statement read: It is with deep sadness that we share the news of Fernando Clavijo, passing on February 8 after a courageous battle with cancer.

The support and encouragement he received from friends and the entire soccer community throughout his fight will always be appreciated.

Clavijo was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2005.

At this time the Clavijo family requests privacy as we mourn the loss of a great man and no additional statements will be made. Further details on remembrances and a celebration of his life will be shared in the near future.

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