Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Holden Trent died suddenly in a "tragic passing" that cut short his "bright future," officials said Sunday.
He was 25.
"Major League Soccer joins the Philadelphia Union and our entire soccer community in mourning the tragic passing of Union goalkeeper Holden Trent," MLS said in a statement Sunday.
"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," it said.
Trent’s club on Saturday called him a "wonderful player and fierce competitor."
“The Philadelphia Union is devastated by the heartbreaking passing of Holden Trent,” the Union said in a statement. “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," the team said. "We extend our greatest sympathies to his family, his fiancé, and his friends.”
The team and MLS did not disclose a cause of death.
"Out of respect to Holden’s friends and family, there will be no further statements at this time and [we] ask that their privacy is respected as they grieve," the club said.
Trent last played June 26 for the club's MLS Next Pro developmental squad, the Philadelphia Union II.
The Philadelphia Union II dedicated its playoff match to Trent on Saturday and advanced on penalties against Crown Legacy.
Trent, a native of Greensboro, North Carolina, was captain of the High Point University that qualified for the school's first NCAA tournament appearance in 2022.
The Panthers made the most of that invitation as Trent kept a clean sheet as his team beat host North Carolina, 2-0, in a first-round upset.
