Former SMU midfielder Colin Clark has passed away aged 35 after suffering a heart attack on Monday.

Clark played under Schellas Hyndman from 2002-04, a team mate of former FC Dallas players Ramon Nunez and Ugo Ihemelu. He scored nine goals for the Mustangs, and appeared in the round of 16 at the 2004 NCAA Div.1 Tournament.

Clark played in Major League Soccer for nine seasons, making 147 appearances in all competitions as he recorded 15 goals and 15 assists with the Colorado Rapids, LA Galaxy, and Houston Dynamo. He also appeared in the 2011 MLS Cup as his Dynamo side fell 1-0 to the Galaxy.

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

The Fort Collins, CO native also won one cap for the US Men's National Team after being called up to Bob Bradley's side for the 2009 Concacaf Gold Cup. Clark started the final group game against Haiti. The United States would go on to finish runners up to Mexico.

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

After leaving MLS, Clark went on to coach with the Colorado Rush while playing for their senior team in UPSL and US Open Cup qualifying.