Charlotte Football Club Mourns Loss of Anton Walkes
January 19, 2023 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Charlotte FC News Release
CHARLOTTE, NC (Thursday, January 19, 2023) - Charlotte Football Club can confirm the tragic and heartbreaking news that defender Anton Walkes passed away early Thursday morning following an accident in South Florida.
He was 25 years old.
"Everyone at Tepper Sports & Entertainment is devastated by the tragic passing of Anton Walkes. He was a tremendous son, father, partner and teammate whose joyous approach to life touched everyone he met," said Owner David Tepper. "Anton made those around him better people in all areas of life and represented Charlotte FC to the highest standard both on and off the pitch. He will be greatly missed by many and our thoughts and prayers are with Anton's family during this heartbreaking time. The Club offers its full support to all those impacted during this period of mourning."
" We are heartbroken from the loss of Anton Walkes, a truly incredible father, loving person, and outstanding human being," said Sporting Director Zoran Krneta. "Anton embodied what it means to be a part of Charlotte Football Club and our entire community is grieving over this tragedy. The impact he made in the locker room and throughout Charlotte will never be forgotten. We are thinking of his lovely family during this time and will support them fully in every way imaginable."
Out of respect to Anton's friends and family, there will be no further statements at this time.
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