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MLS Philadelphia Union GoalKeeper, Holden Trent Dead At 25: Team Says MLS Philadelphia Union GoalKeeper, Holden Trent Dead At 25: Team Says
MLS Philadelphia Union GoalKeeper, Holden Trent Dead At 25: Team Says Philadelphia Union's goalkeeper has died, Major League Soccer and the club announced.  Holden Trent, 25, of Greensboro, North Carolina, was found dead on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 26, according to the team. His cause and manner of death were unavailable at the time of publishing.  Philadelphia Union released the following statement about his death on the team website: "The Philadelphia Union is devastated by the heartbreaking passing of Holden Trent. While he was a wonderful player and fierce competitor, he was more importantly a devoted son, brother, fiancé, and teammate who made…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Funeral Details For Beloved PA Track Coach, Dad Of 2 Released Funeral Details For Beloved PA Track Coach, Dad Of 2 Released
Funeral Details For Beloved PA Track Coach, Dad Of 2 Released The funeral details for a 34-year-old father of two young children who was killed in a crash have been released.  Ryan Peck, 34, of Forks Township, died from blunt force injuries following a crash near the 5600 Block of Kesslersville Road in Plainfield Township on Aug. 15, as Daily Voice previously reported. An investigation into the accident is ongoing by Slate Belt Regional Police and the Northampton County Coroner’s Office. Peck was a 2008 graduate of Nazareth Area High School where he went on to coach soccer and basketball at the school after graduated with Bacholer's of Science a…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Pennsylvania High School Coach Ryan Peck Killed In Crash: Coroner Pennsylvania High School Coach Ryan Peck Killed In Crash: Coroner
Pennsylvania High School Coach Ryan Peck Killed In Crash: Coroner A former high school coach was killed in a car crash on Thursday, August 15, according to the Northampton County Coroner's office and his friends.  Ryan Peck, 34, of Forks Township, died from blunt force injuries following a crash near the 5600 Block of Kesslersville Road in Plainfield Township, as detailed in the coroner's release.  An investigation into the accident is ongoing by Slate Belt Regional Police and the Northampton County Coroner’s Office. Peck was a 2008 graduate of Nazareth Area High School where he went on to coach soccer and basketball at the school. He also was …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Philadelphia Wunderkind Cavan Sullivan, 14, Breaks Youngest Player Record In MLS Philadelphia Wunderkind Cavan Sullivan, 14, Breaks Youngest Player Record In MLS
Philadelphia Wunderkind Cavan Sullivan, 14, Breaks Youngest Player Record In MLS At 14 years old, Philadelphia native Cavan Sullivan on Wednesday, July 17 broke a longstanding record held by Freddy Adu in becoming the youngest player to enter an MLS match. The Philadelphia Union midfielder made his debut just moments after his brother and teammate, Quinn Sullivan, 20, scored a goal during the Subaru Park match against New England Revolution, putting their squad up 5-1. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cavan Sullivan (@cavan.sull) Sullivan said he figured the historic moment would happen during either Wednesday…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Jersey Shore Native Lands First MLS Head Coaching Job: 'An Incredible Opportunity' Jersey Shore Native Lands First MLS Head Coaching Job: 'An Incredible Opportunity'
Jersey Shore Native Lands First MLS Head Coaching Job: 'An Incredible Opportunity' An Atlantic County native is getting his first shot at managing a Major League Soccer club. B.J. Callaghan was named as the second head coach in Nashville SC franchise history, the team announced in a news release on Wednesday, July 3. The Ventnor City native will replace interim manager Rumba Munthali, who was promoted after longtime head coach Gary Smith left the club in May. Callaghan's appointment as Nashville's new boss came just two days after his 43rd birthday. "We are so excited to usher in this new era for Nashville Soccer Club with B.J. as our head coach," gen…

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by Chris Spiker