FC Cincinnati’s Marco Angulo dies from injuries sustained in October car accident

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FIL -FC Cincinnati midfielder Marco Angulo plays during an MLS soccer match against Toronto FC on June 21, 2023 in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)

FIL -FC Cincinnati midfielder Marco Angulo plays during an MLS soccer match against Toronto FC on June 21, 2023 in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)

Marco Angulo, a midfielder for FC Cincinnati, died from injuries sustained in a car accident that occurred on October 7 in Ecuador.

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of Marco – a husband and father, a brother and son, a friend and teammate,” a statement from FC Cincinnati read. “He was a happy, kind young man who lit up every room he entered. Our entire club is mourning this tragedy and our thoughts and prayers are with his family. He was a valued member of the FC Cincinnati family , and he will be missed.”

Roberto Cabezas, a youth teammate of Angulo’s who played for Ecuador’s Club Deportivo Independiente Juniors, was also killed.

The 22-year-old Angulo was a passenger in the car that crashed into a metal barrier on the Rumiñahui highway southeast of Quito. Angulo, who joined FC Cincinnati in December 2022 and was on loan at Ecuadorian LDU Quito this season, suffered a lung contusion and serious head injuries. He had been in an induced coma until he succumbed to his injuries on Monday evening.

“Marco was a talented young midfielder for FC Cincinnati last season, helping the club capture the Supporters’ Shield before continuing his development on loan at LDU Quito in his native Ecuador,” an MLS statement read. “At this difficult time, our condolences go out to Marco’s wife and son, as well as all his family, friends, teammates and the football community. He will be sorely missed.”

Angulo also represented Ecuador at youth and senior level with the country’s football federation, saying in a statement that he “defended the colors of our country at every opportunity he had with his talent and dedication. Marco was not only an excellent player but a great teammate. He leaves a deep ache in our hearts.”