Former U.S. national team goalkeeper David Vanole died on Monday at age 43 in Utah, where he was on a family ski trip.
Vanole played all three games for the USA at the 1988 Olympics, was starting goalkeeper for the USA for much of its successful qualifying campaign for the 1990 World Cup, and was a backup to Tony Meola at the finals in Italy.
Vanole became part of the national team after helping UCLA to the 1985 NCAA title.
After his playing career, which included stints with the the Los Angeles Heat (WSL) and San Francisco Bay Blackhawks (APSL), Vanole coached college, youth national team and pro ball.
Most recently, he served as goalkeeper coach for MLSÆs New England Revolution (2004-06).
For six years, Vanole served as assistant coach at his alma mater, for both menÆs and womenÆs UCLA teams. He mentored goalkeeper Matt Reis, star of the BruinsÆ 1997 national championship team, and reunited with Reis at the Revs.
In 2003, he was goalkeeper coach at D.C. United, whose starting keeper at the time was Nick Rimando, also a keeper under Vanole at UCLA.
Vanole was assistant coach of the U.S. menÆs U-20 team (1997-99) and of the U.S. womenÆs team (1999-2000), including at the 2000 Olympic games.
He was assistant coach of the WomenÆs United Soccer AssociationÆs Washington Freedom in 2001-03.
Late last year, Vanole's father, Raymond, died of heart disease. Initial unconfirmed reports say heart disease may also have been the cause of David Vanole's death.
David Vanole is survived by his wife, Kerry Tatlock.