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Tony Meola, former goalkeeper for the U.S. men's national team, had a heart attack on Thursday night, on the eve of his 56th birthday. The soccer community quickly rallied around the American soccer legend, with tributes and well-wishes pouring in from former teammates, fans, and soccer organizations.Meola <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/43974342/ex-usmnt-goalie-tony-meola-recovering-suffering-heart-attack" target="_blank">underwent an unspecified procedure after the heart attack</a>. He told Front Row Soccer that he ran four miles last Saturday and had the heart attack five days later.The former goalkeeper used this experience to advocate for regular health check-ups.“If I get one of you to go to the doctor and get a checkup, this was all worth it for me,” Meola said, according to Front Row Soccer. “I’m going to be fine in a week, but I should have been smarter.”

WHAT HAPPENED

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sending big hugs to friend, teammate, and 🇺🇸⚽️ legend, Tony Meola. He had a heart attack Thursday night but thankfully he’s gonna be ok. He’s Jersey strong. In the meantime, wish him well and feast your eyes on his glorious and slick 1994 man bun. <a href="https://twitter.com/TMeola1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TMeola1</a> <a href="https://t.co/Axlm1AffsE">pic.twitter.com/Axlm1AffsE</a>— Alexi Lalas (@AlexiLalas) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexiLalas/status/1893307279417504177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sending all of my love to one of the best to ever do it, <a href="https://twitter.com/TMeola1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TMeola1</a>, and his family after he suffered a heart attack on Thursday night. He's expected to make a full recovery but that is some scary shit. We love you, Big Tones! <a href="https://t.co/Zie3iesRex">pic.twitter.com/Zie3iesRex</a>— Jimmy Conrad (@JimmyConrad) <a href="https://twitter.com/JimmyConrad/status/1893354158612455592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I was just together w/ Tony Meola &amp; the Jersey boys three weeks ago. As many of you may have heard, Tony went into cardiac arrest two nights ago. He's going to be fine but it scared him and a lot of us. His message to all of us is clear: GET A CHECKUP. Rest up, man. <a href="https://t.co/lXmqeiswky">pic.twitter.com/lXmqeiswky</a>— Glenn Crooks (@GlennCrooks) <a href="https://twitter.com/GlennCrooks/status/1893323918103986196?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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THE MESSAGES OF SUPPORT

Meola, a legendary USMNT goalkeeper, earned 100 caps between 1988 and 2006. He represented the U.S. in three World Cups (1990, 1994, 2002) and was known for his shot-stopping abilities and leadership.Meola's club career spanned various teams, including the New York/New Jersey MetroStars and Kansas City Wizards, where he won the MLS Cup and MLS MVP in 2000. Post-retirement, Meola transitioned into coaching and broadcasting.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Meola will focus on his rehabilitation and the broader message he's promoting about preventive health care.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Alexi Lalas, Jimmy Conrad and soccer community rally around USMNT legend Tony Meola after heart attack | Goal.com

USMNT legend says of health scare, &apos;If I get one of you to go to the doctor and get a checkup, this was all worth it&apos;