Pro Soccer Player Holden Trent Dead at 25

In Memoriam: Fallen Stars of 2024

Major League Soccer is mourning a rising star.

Holden Trent, a goalkeeper for the Philadelphia Union, has died. He was 25. The jock passed distant Oct. 26.

"We privation to convey everyone for your thoughts and prayers during this hard time," his household said successful a connection posted connected the athlete's Instagram page. "Holden passed distant this day surrounded by his household and friends."

The shot subordinate is survived by his fiancé, Brie, to whom helium proposed past December.

The origin of Trent's decease was not released. His household had antecedently shared connected his Instagram Story that helium had been hospitalized successful an intensive attraction portion earlier successful the week, CBS Sports reported.

"Details connected services and solemnisation of beingness are forthcoming," the station continued. "Our household is profoundly touched to spot and acquisition the emotion you each person for Holden. Love, Holden's Family."

Trent's squad besides shared a tribute to the athlete.

"The Philadelphia Union is devastated by the heartbreaking passing of Holden Trent," the shot nine said connected their website. "While helium was a fantastic subordinate and fierce competitor, helium was much importantly a devoted son, brother, fiancé, and teammate who made those astir him better."

The Union had selected Trent, a autochthonal of Greensboro, North Carolina, arsenic No. 28 wide successful the 2023 MLS SuperDraft retired of High Point University. He passed distant earlier helium could marque his first-team debut, and had antecedently registered six appearances for their 2nd squad successful MLS Next Pro, ESPN reported.

MLS reps besides expressed their condolences implicit the player's death.

"Major League Soccer joins the Philadelphia Union and our full shot assemblage successful mourning the tragic passing of Union goalkeeper Holden Trent," work a station shared connected the league's Instagram page. "A young goalkeeper with a agleam future, Trent showcased determination and professionalism each time arsenic helium contributed to the close-knit goalkeeping portion astatine Philadelphia."

The connection continued, "We widen our deepest condolences to his fiancée, his household and friends, his teammates and the full Philadelphia Union community. MLS is coordinating with the nine to supply players and household members with the resources and enactment they request during this tragic time."