MLS player Marco Angulo, 22, dies from injuries sustained in car crash that also killed former teammate, driver

Ecuador and FC Cincinnati participant Marco Angulo has died from accidents he sustained in a automotive crash that additionally killed his former youth workforce teammate Roberto Cabezas, the Ecuadorian Soccer Affiliation stated on Tuesday.

The 22-year-old Angulo was a passenger within the automotive that crashed right into a metallic barrier on the Rumiñahui freeway southeast of Quito on Oct. 7. The motive force and Cabezas, who performed for Independiente Juniors, have been killed within the incident.

Angulo was left with severe head accidents and a lung contusion. He was positioned in a man-made coma however died from the accidents on Monday evening, the El Universo newspaper reported.

Angulo performed for Ecuadorian league champion L.D.U. Quito on mortgage from MLS workforce FC Cincinnati.

In an announcement, FC Cincinnati stated it was “heartbroken” to share the information of Angulo’s loss of life.

“We’re deeply saddened by the lack of Marco — a husband and father, a brother and son, a good friend and teammate,” the membership stated. “He was a joyful, form younger man who lit up each room he entered.”

Ecuador’s FA stated Angulo “defended the colours of our nation at each alternative he had along with his expertise and dedication. Marco was not solely an impressive participant, however an ideal teammate. He leaves a deep ache in our hearts.”

“Our ideas are along with his household, mates and colleagues at this troublesome time,” the affiliation added on social media.

Angulo, a defensive midfielder, performed for Ecuador Beneath-17s and Beneath-20s earlier than making his senior debut in a pleasant towards Iraq in November 2022. He performed in one other pleasant towards Australia in March final yr.

FC Cincinnati stated Angulo is survived by his spouse and younger son.