Marco Angulo, a midfielder for FC Cincinnati, died from accidents suffered in a automobile crash that occurred Oct. 7 in Ecuador.
“We’re deeply saddened by the lack of Marco — a husband and father, a brother and son, a good friend and teammate,” learn an announcement from FC Cincinnati. “He was a joyful, sort younger man who lit up each room he entered. Our whole 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 will probably be missed.”
Roberto Cabezas, a youth teammate of Angulo’s who was enjoying for Ecuador’s Membership Deportivo Independiente Juniors, was additionally killed.
The 22-year-old Angulo was a passenger within the automobile that crashed right into a metallic barrier on the Rumiñahui freeway southeast of Quito. Angulo, who joined FC Cincinnati in December 2022 and was on mortgage to Ecuadorian facet LDU Quito this season, suffered a lung contusion and critical head accidents. He had been in a man-made coma till he succumbed to the accidents Monday night.
“Marco was a proficient younger midfielder for FC Cincinnati final season, serving to the membership seize the Supporters’ Protect earlier than persevering with his improvement on mortgage with LDU Quito in his native Ecuador,” learn an MLS assertion. “Throughout this troublesome time, we prolong our condolences to Marco’s spouse and son, in addition to his whole household, buddies, teammates and the soccer neighborhood. He will probably be significantly missed.”
Angulo additionally represented Ecuador on the youth and senior stage with the nation’s Soccer Affiliation saying in an announcement that he “defended the colours of our nation at each alternative he had together with his expertise and dedication. Marco was not solely an impressive participant, however a terrific teammate. He leaves a deep ache in our hearts.”