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Philadelphia Union announces the death of 25-year-old goalkeeper Holden Trent

The Philadelphia Union announced that goalkeeper Holden Trent died on Saturday. He was 25.

No cause of death was announced, but Trent's family said in an update on his Instagram account this week that he was hospitalized in an intensive care unit.

“Holden passed away this afternoon surrounded by his family and friends,” his family said Saturday. “Details of the services and celebration of life will follow shortly. Our family is deeply touched to see and experience the love you all have for Holden.”

Trent was born on July 7, 1999 and attended Page High School in Greensboro, North Carolina.

He was selected with the 28th pick in the 2023 MLS Super Draft by the Union out of High Point University, where he was the Big South Goalkeeper of the Year in 2021 and 2022.

“Major League Soccer joins the Philadelphia Union and our entire soccer community in mourning the tragic death of Union goalkeeper Holden Trent. “As a young goalkeeper with a bright future, Trent has demonstrated determination and professionalism every day as he contributed to Philadelphia’s tight-knit goalkeeping unit,” the league said in a statement.

“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 the resources and support they need during this tragic time.”

The Union also released a statement:

“The Philadelphia Union is devastated by the heartbreaking death of Holden Trent. Although he was a wonderful player and fierce competitor, he was, above all, a devoted son, brother, fiancé and teammate who made those around him better. He embodied the true meaning of determination, dedication and perseverance and we will miss him deeply. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, fiancée and friends,” the statement said.

“Out of respect for Holden’s friends and family, there will be no further comment at this time and we ask that their privacy be respected as they grieve.”

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