Holden Trent, Rising Soccer Star, Dies at 25

Holden Trent, a 25-year-old goalkeeper for the Philadelphia Union, has tragically passed away on October 26. His family announced the news through a statement on his Instagram page, expressing gratitude for the support and prayers during this challenging time. “Holden passed away this afternoon surrounded by his family and friends,” they shared.

Trent is survived by his fiancé, Brie, to whom he proposed last December. While the cause of his death has not been disclosed, it was previously revealed that he had been hospitalized in an intensive care unit earlier in the week.

The family’s statement also mentioned that details about services and a celebration of life would be provided soon. They expressed their deep appreciation for the outpouring of love and support from friends and fans.

The Philadelphia Union released a tribute to Trent, stating, “The Philadelphia Union is devastated by the heartbreaking passing of Holden Trent.” They emphasized his qualities as not just a talented player but also as a devoted son, brother, fiancé, and teammate who positively impacted those around him.

Holden Trent Remembered: A Message of Sympathy from the Philadelphia Union

The message continued by saying that Holden Trent embodied determination, dedication, and perseverance and would be deeply missed. The Philadelphia Union expressed their sympathy to his family, fiancé, and friends. They requested privacy for Holden’s loved ones and stated there would be no further statements at this time.

The Philadelphia Union selected Holden Trent, a native of Greensboro, North Carolina, as the No. 28 overall pick in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft from High Point University. Tragically, he passed away before making his first-team debut, although he had played six matches for the Union’s second team in MLS Next Pro.

Major League Soccer (MLS) also shared their condolences following Trent’s death. In a post on their Instagram page, they stated, “Major League Soccer joins the Philadelphia Union and our entire soccer community in mourning the tragic passing of Union goalkeeper Holden Trent.” They praised Trent for his determination and professionalism as he contributed to the close-knit goalkeeping unit in Philadelphia.

The message continued, offering deepest condolences to his fiancée, family, friends, teammates, and the entire Philadelphia Union community. MLS is working with the club to provide support and resources to players and family members during this difficult time.