At 22, Marco Angulo, a promising soccer player who shone in MLS, has tragically passed away.

Officials announced on Tuesday that Marco Angulo, a promising Ecuadorian soccer player who represented FC Cincinnati in Major League Soccer, had passed away due to injuries sustained in a car accident. At the time of his death, he was just 22 years old.

Last month, on a highway near Quito, a vehicle carrying Angulo and his former youth soccer teammate Roberto Cabezas crashed into a metal barrier, resulting in the death of the driver, Cabezas, and Angulo.

El Universo reported that the young player died Monday night after suffering serious head injuries and a lung contusion, and being placed in a coma.

FC Cincinnati expressed deep sadness over the loss of Marco, who was a husband, father, brother, son, friend, and teammate, in a statement on Tuesday.

"The young man was full of joy and kindness, bringing light to every space he entered. Our club mourns the loss of this tragedy and sends our thoughts and prayers to his family. He was a beloved member of the FC Cincinnati family, and his absence will be deeply felt."

Angulo was playing for LDU de Quito on loan from Cincinnati.

The Ecuadorian Football Association praised Angulo's talent and dedication in defending the colors of their country, while expressing their sadness over the departure of Marco, who was not only an exceptional player but also a valuable teammate.

In the 2023 regular season, Cincinnati finished first in the Eastern Conference with him playing in 24 matches.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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