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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 those around him better. He embodied the true meaning of determination, dedication and perseverance, and he will be deeply missed. We extend our greatest sympathies to his family, his fiancé,and his friends."
Further details are not expected to be released by the club out of respect for his family, officials explained.
In a separate statement, Major League Soccer posted the following on X, formerly Twitter:
"Major League Soccer joins the Philadelphia Union and our entire soccer community in mourning the tragic passing of Union goalkeeper Holden Trent. A young goalkeeper with a bright future, Trent showcased determination and professionalism every day as he contributed to the close-knit goalkeeping unit at Philadelphia.""We extend our deepest condolences to his fiancée, his family and friends, his teammates and the entire Philadelphia Union community. MLS is coordinating with the club to provide players and family members with the resources and support they need during this tragic time."
Trent was selected No. 28 overall by the club in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft out of High Point University.
He had yet to make his first-team debut, although six appearances for the Union's second team in MLS Next Pro had been registered.
Details about his services are expected to be released in the coming days, according to a post on his Instagram.
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