Marco Angulo, a rising Ecuadorian soccer star who performed in Main League Soccer for FC Cincinnati, has died from accidents sustained in a automobile crash, officers stated Tuesday. He was 22.
Angulo was a passenger in a automobile together with his former youth soccer teammate Roberto Cabezas when the automobile crashed right into a metallic barrier on a freeway close to Quito final month. The motive force, Cabezas and Angulo all died within the crash.
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FC Cincinnati midfielder Marco Angulo, #8, and defender Yerson Mosquera, #15, rejoice after profitable a MLS Cup Jap Convention Semifinal match towards the Philadelphia Union at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Nov. 25, 2023. (Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports activities)
The younger participant suffered severe head accidents and a lung contusion and was positioned in a coma. He died Monday night time, El Universo reported.
“We’re deeply saddened by the lack of Marco—a husband and father, a brother and son, a pal and teammate,” FC Cincinnati stated in a press release Tuesday.
“He was a joyful, sort younger man who lit up each room he entered. Our total membership grieves this tragedy, and we’re pondering of and praying for his household. He was a cherished member of the FC Cincinnati household, and he can be missed.”
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FC Cincinnati midfielder Marco Angulo, #8, and D.C. United midfielder Lewis O’Brien, #17, battle for the ball within the second half at Audi Discipline in Washington, D.C., on June 24, 2023. (Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports activities)
Angulo was enjoying for LDU de Quito on mortgage from Cincinnati.
Angulo “defended the colours of our nation at each alternative he had together with his expertise and dedication,” the Ecuadorian Soccer Affiliation stated in a press release. “Marco was not solely an impressive participant, however an amazing teammate. He leaves a deep ache in our hearts.”
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FC Cincinnati midfielder Marco Angulo, #8, runs on the sector towards the New England Revolution within the first half at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on July 1, 2023. (Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports activities)
He performed in 24 matches for Cincinnati because the membership completed in first place within the Jap Convention through the 2023 common season.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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