CHESTER, Pa. – The Philadelphia Union announced the death of goalkeeper Holden Trent, at the age of 25, on Saturday.
In two, brief announcements to their Facebook page, officials with the team said Trent had passed away and they were “devastated.”
His family said he was surrounded by family and friends.
CHESTER, PA – AUGUST 29: A general view of the Philadelphia Union logo at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania.. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
The team called him a “wonderful player and fierce competitor” and then acknowledged his deep connection to his family and fiancé, and, while grieving themselves, offered their condolences to his family.
He made six appearances for Union 2 in MLS Next Pro since being drafted in 2023.
No cause of death was noted in the announcements.
Trent’s family posted on his Instagram, saying, in part:
“We want to thank everyone for your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Details on services and celebration of life are forthcoming. Our family is deeply touched to see and experience the love you all have for Holden.”
Holden Trent was 25 years old.
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