MLS Player Marco Angulo Dead At 22 From Car Crash Injuries

Marco Angulo — an up-and-coming midfielder within the MLS — has handed away from accidents he suffered in a automotive crash in his dwelling nation of Ecuador final month.

Angulo’s membership, FC Cincinnati, addressed the heartbreaking information on Tuesday … saying, “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.”

In accordance with a local outlet … Angulo was the passenger in a automotive that was concerned in an accident on an Ecuadorian freeway on Oct. 7 — and two individuals have been killed.

Angulo — who was on mortgage from Cincinnati to LDU Quito — suffered head accidents and a lung contusion within the accident. The paper said he underwent a “decompressive craniectomy” to launch strain from his head … however sadly, he succumbed to the illnesses Monday night time.

Angulo suited up for the Ecuador Beneath 17s and 20s squads .. and made his debut with the senior group in 2022.

The Ecuadorian Soccer Federation launched a statement on his passing … saying he “defended the colors of our country at every opportunity he had with his talent and dedication.”

“Marco was not only an outstanding player, but a great teammate. He leaves a deep pain in our hearts.”

He was simply 22 years outdated.