FC Cincinnati midfielder Marco Angulo has died after a car crash last month in his native Ecuador.Angulo, 22, was on loan from FCC to Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito in Ecuador, through the end of this year.”FC Cincinnati are heartbroken to share that Marco Angulo passed away Monday night after a battle with injuries sustained in an accident last month,” the club said in a statement Tuesday morning.”We are deeply saddened by the loss of Marco—a husband and father, a brother and son, a friend and teammate. He was a joyful, kind young man who lit up every room he entered. Our entire club grieves this tragedy, and we are thinking of and praying for his family. He was a cherished member of the FC Cincinnati family, and he will be missed.”Marco is survived by his wife and young son. He was 22 years old.”FC Cincinnati was scheduled to hold end-of-year press conferences with players on Tuesday. That availability has been postponed.His current club, LDU de Quito, also released a statement Tuesday.”With deep pain and sadness, we regret to report the death of our beloved player Marco Angulo,” the club said in a statement. “We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. “His departure is an irreparable loss that will leave an indelible mark on our hearts.”The crash occurred in early October. According to media reports from The Athletic and the BBC, two other people have died as a result of the crash.Angulo appeared in 24 matches, starting nine of them, for the Orange and Blue in 2023 and registered an assist in a 3-0 win against Toronto last June.For LDU this year, Angulo appeared in 11 games with three starts.A native of Esmeraldas, Ecuador, he also appeared three times for the Ecuadorian national team, debuting in a Nov. 12 match against Iraq.”Former team of La Tri, who with his talent and dedication defended the colors of our country in every opportunity he had,” a statement from the Ecuadorian footballing federation reads. “Marco was not only an outstanding player, but also a great partner. He leaves a deep pain in our hearts, especially in all of us who share with him countless trips, gatherings and matches. “We join in solidarity with your family, colleagues and loved ones, wishing you strength in this difficult moment.”FC Cincinnati, who released a statement at the time of the crash, have not yet released a statement on Angulo’s death.
FC Cincinnati midfielder Marco Angulo has died after a car crash last month in his native Ecuador.
Angulo, 22, was on loan from FCC to Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito in Ecuador, through the end of this year.
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“FC Cincinnati are heartbroken to share that Marco Angulo passed away Monday night after a battle with injuries sustained in an accident last month,” the club said in a statement Tuesday morning.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of Marco—a husband and father, a brother and son, a friend and teammate. He was a joyful, kind young man who lit up every room he entered. Our entire club grieves this tragedy, and we are thinking of and praying for his family. He was a cherished member of the FC Cincinnati family, and he will be missed.
“Marco is survived by his wife and young son. He was 22 years old.”
FC Cincinnati was scheduled to hold end-of-year press conferences with players on Tuesday. That availability has been postponed.
His current club, LDU de Quito, also released a statement Tuesday.
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“With deep pain and sadness, we regret to report the death of our beloved player Marco Angulo,” the club said in a statement. “We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.
“His departure is an irreparable loss that will leave an indelible mark on our hearts.”
The crash occurred in early October. According to media reports from The Athletic and the BBC, two other people have died as a result of the crash.
Angulo appeared in 24 matches, starting nine of them, for the Orange and Blue in 2023 and registered an assist in a 3-0 win against Toronto last June.
For LDU this year, Angulo appeared in 11 games with three starts.
A native of Esmeraldas, Ecuador, he also appeared three times for the Ecuadorian national team, debuting in a Nov. 12 match against Iraq.
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“Former team of La Tri, who with his talent and dedication defended the colors of our country in every opportunity he had,” a statement from the Ecuadorian footballing federation reads. “Marco was not only an outstanding player, but also a great partner. He leaves a deep pain in our hearts, especially in all of us who share with him countless trips, gatherings and matches.
“We join in solidarity with your family, colleagues and loved ones, wishing you strength in this difficult moment.”
FC Cincinnati, who released a statement at the time of the crash, have not yet released a statement on Angulo’s death.