Pro soccer participant Anton Walkes — defender and midfielder for Charlotte FC — tragically died after a ship accident in Florida, the crew introduced.
He was solely 25 years previous.
The Major League Soccer membership stated Thursday the group is devastated by the information.
According to the Miami Herald, Walkes was discovered unconscious and acquired CPR from Miami Fire Rescue after two boats crashed close to the Miami Marine Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.
“He was an amazing son, father, accomplice and teammate whose joyous lifestyle touched everybody he met,” Charlotte FC proprietor David Tepper stated.
“Anton made these round him higher individuals in all areas of life and represented Charlotte FC to the very best normal each on and off the pitch.”
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The England native began his soccer profession at 16 when he signed with Tottenham Hotspur within the Premier League. He was loaned to Atlanta United earlier than becoming a member of League One membership Portsmouth in 2017, the place he performed for a number of years.
Walkes returned to ATL in 2020 … the place began in 64 video games.
Walkes was chosen by Charlotte with the second decide within the 2021 MLS Expansion Draft.
“There are not any phrases to explain the sorrow of everybody in Major League Soccer right this moment after studying of the tragic passing of Anton Walkes of Charlotte FC,” MLS stated in a press release.
“Anton was a proficient and devoted participant who was beloved by his teammates and followers.”
“We lengthen our deepest condolences to his accomplice, household, pals and the whole Charlotte FC household.”
R.I.P.