Pro soccer player Anton Walkes -- defender and midfielder for Charlotte FC -- tragically died after a boat accident in Florida, the team announced.
He was only 25 years old.
The Major League Soccer club said Thursday the organization is devastated by the news.
According to the Miami Herald, Walkes was found unconscious and received CPR from Miami Fire Rescue after two boats crashed near the Miami Marine Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.
"He was a tremendous son, father, partner and teammate whose joyous approach to life touched everyone he met," Charlotte FC owner David Tepper said.