Oscar Almeyda, father of San Jose Earthquakes coach Matias Almeyda, passes away

The San Jose Earthquakes announced on Tuesday that head coach Matias Almeyda’s father, Oscar, has passed away.

The news arrives just as MLS teams return to their home market for preseason preparations ahead of the 2021 campaign. Almeyda, 47, is entering his third season in charge of the Earthquakes.

Messages of support poured out across social media, offering condolences to the Argentine manager during these difficult times. They spanned the world, reflecting Almeyda's previous coaching stops in Argentina (Banfield, River Plate) and Mexico (Chivas).

The San Jose Earthquakes are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Matías Almeyda’s father, Oscar, and extend heartfelt condolences to the entire Almeyda family during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/ivZ9j7CHco
— San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) March 2, 2021

La LIGA BBVA MX lamenta el fallecimiento de Oscar Almeyda, padre de Matías Almeyda. pic.twitter.com/tPTdX0nHwz
— Liga BBVA MX (@LigaBBVAMX) March 2, 2021

Lamentamos el fallecimiento de Oscar Almeyda, papá de nuestro querido Matías, y acompañamos a toda su familia y amigos en este momento de tristeza. Lo recordaremos con una sonrisa, acompañando a Matías y disfrutando de su etapa de entrenador en nuestro club. ¡Hasta siempre Oscar! pic.twitter.com/ZrHQvDbJYL
— Club A. Banfield (@CAB_oficial) March 2, 2021

Lamentamos profundamente el sensible fallecimiento del Señor Óscar Almeyda, padre de @peladoalmeyda.

Fuerza, Matías. Estamos contigo. pic.twitter.com/EvmYTEnXwG
— CHIVAS (@Chivas) March 2, 2021

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