Holden Trent was a professional soccer player who played goalkeeper for the Major League Soccer (MLS) Philadelphia Union. After graduating from Page High School in 2018, he played collegiate soccer at High Point University, where he led the men’s soccer team until his graduation in 2022. He was born in Greensboro, North Carolina. Trent played for the Philadelphia Union’s reserve team, Union II, and made five league appearances in 2023 after being chosen by the Philadelphia Union as the 28th overall pick in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft.
Holden Trent passed away at age 25
On October 26, 2024, Holden Trent, a young goalkeeper for the Philadelphia Union, unfortunately died at the age of 25. In a moving statement, the Major League Soccer (MLS) team announced his passing and expressed their sorrow at the loss of a talented player who was also a loyal teammate, brother, son, and fiancé. The squad stressed that Trent was a valued member of the soccer community because he exemplified tenacity and resolve.
Trent was chosen as the 28th overall choice in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft following an outstanding undergraduate career at High Point University. Trent is originally from Greensboro, North Carolina. He led the squad there as captain and received praise for his leadership both on and off the field. He hadn’t yet made his Union first team debut, but he was a major contributor to Union II, where he played in many league games.
Trent had been admitted to the intensive care unit for unknown reasons before he passed away. His family thanked everyone for their support throughout this difficult period and posted updates on social media. They emphasized the influence Holden had on everyone around him by confirming that he died surrounded by loved ones. With condolences flooding in from both supporters and teammates, the soccer world has come together in grief. In addition, Trent’s family and friends received condolences from Major League Soccer, which acknowledged his potential and contributions to the game.As they honor a young athlete with a promising future, this terrible incident has left a vacuum not just inside the Philadelphia Union but also throughout the larger soccer community.