Anton Walkes

2023 - 1 - 19

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Major League Soccer player Anton Walkes dies in a boating crash ... (Miami Herald)

Walkes was with Tottenam Hotspur, Portsmouth and MLS' Atlanta United before Charlotte. Two vessels collided near Miami Marine Stadium, FWC says.

“We extend our deepest condolences to his partner, family, friends and the entire Charlotte FC family,” Major League Soccer said via Twitter. “He was a tremendous son, father, partner and teammate, whose joyous approach to life touched everyone he met,” a statement from Charlotte FC owner David Tepper said. Two seasons in Portsmouth were followed by two seasons with Atlanta United.

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In memory of Anton Walkes (atlutd.com)

Statement below on behalf of Atlanta United on the passing of Anton Walkes: “We are heartbroken to learn of the tragic passing of Anton Walkes.

Anton Walkes started his career with Tottenham Hotspur in his native England, and first came on loan to Atlanta United for the club's inaugural season in 2017. On behalf of everyone at Atlanta United, we send our deepest condolences to Anton’s family, friends and Charlotte FC.” “We are heartbroken to learn of the tragic passing of Anton Walkes.

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Anton Walkes (1997 - 2023) (Charlotte FC)

CHARLOTTE, NC (Thursday, January 19, 2023) – Charlotte Football Club can confirm the tragic and heartbreaking news that defender Anton Walkes passed away ...

“ 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 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. The Club offers its full support to all those impacted during this period of mourning.”

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Charlotte FC defender Anton Walkes passes away at 25 (MLSsoccer.com)

Major League Soccer is mourning the passing of Charlotte FC defender Anton Walkes, who passed away early Thursday morning following an accident in South ...

"We are heartbroken to learn of the tragic passing of Anton Walkes. "There are no words to describe the sorrow of everyone in Major League Soccer today after learning of the tragic passing of Anton Walkes of Charlotte FC. On behalf of everyone at Atlanta United, we send our deepest condolences to Anton’s family, friends and Charlotte FC." MLS is coordinating with Charlotte FC to provide players and family members with the resources and support they may need during this tragic time." 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. The club offers its full support to all those impacted during this period of mourning."

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Charlotte FC soccer player Anton Walkes dies following boating ... (CNN)

Anton Walkes, a defender for Major League Soccer team Charlotte FC, has died from injuries suffered in a boating accident aged 25, the Florida Fish and ...

We are thinking of his lovely family during this time and will support them fully in every way imaginable.” “The Club offers its full support to all those impacted during this period of mourning.” “An inaugural member of Atlanta United, Anton was the epitome of a great teammate with a personality that lit up every room he entered. Our thoughts are with the family, friends and fans of Mr. The FWC said that the investigation is ongoing. Walkes during this difficult time,” the statement said.

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Charlotte FC defender Anton Walkes dies after boating accident. He ... (Charlotte Observer)

Anton Walkes, a player who spent the entire 2022 season with Charlotte FC, died early on Thursday morning following a boating accident in South Florida, ...

Louis City on Saturday, and then the team was supposed to travel to California to begin its second phase of training camp. The first phase of Charlotte FC’s preseason was supposed to conclude with a closed-door friendly against expansion side St. “Anton was a talented and dedicated player who was loved by his teammates and fans.” He was then selected by Charlotte FC in the 2021 expansion draft. “We are heartbroken from the loss of Anton Walkes, a truly incredible father, loving person, and outstanding human being,” Charlotte FC sporting director Zoran Krneta said. “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.

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Charlotte FC defender Anton Walkes dies at age 25 (ESPN)

Walkes was involved in a boating collision near Miami Marine Stadium on Wednesday and was unconscious when reached by Miami Fire and Rescue. Charlotte FC ...

Tottenham Hotspur also tweeted: "We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former player, Anton Walkes. "We are deeply saddened to share that Anton Walkes has tragically passed away this morning," the club said in a statement. Anton was a talented and dedicated player who was loved by his teammates and fans."

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A los 25 años fallece Anton Walkes, defensor de Charlotte FC (TUDN)

El jugador inglés perdió la vida en las primeras horas del jueves en un accidente en el sur del estado de Florida. | Deportes MLS | TUDN Univision.

Charlotte seleccionó a Walkes en el Draft de Expansión de 2021, incoporando al defensor central en su campaña inaugural. La MLS se está coordinando con Charlotte FC para brindar a los jugadores y familiares los recursos y el apoyo que puedan necesitar durante este trágico momento". "No hay palabras para describir el dolor de todos en Major League Soccer hoy después de enterarnos del trágico fallecimiento de Anton Walkes de Charlotte FC.

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Anton Walkes, de Charlotte FC, murió a los 25 años por un ... (ESPN Deportes)

Charlotte FC de la MLS confirmó la muerte de Anton Walkes, de 25 años de edad, por un accidente entre dos botes en Florida.

"Vuela alto, hermano mío, eres el mejor compañero de equipo que podría haber pedido", tuiteó Lindsey. Totenham Hotspur también tuiteó: "Nos entristece profundamente escuchar el fallecimiento del exjugador Anton Walkes. Expresamos nuestras más profundas condolencias a su pareja, familia, amigos y toda la familia de Charlotte FC.

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Luto en la MLS: Anton Walkes, jugador de Charlotte FC fallece a los ... (AS Usa)

A través de redes sociales, tanto el la franquicia de Charlotte como la MLS informaron sobre el lamentable fallecimiento del defensor de 25 años de edad.

“Todos en Tepper Sports & Entertainment están devastados por el trágico fallecimiento de Anton Walkes. La MLS se está coordinando con Charlotte para brindar a los jugadores y familiares los recursos y el apoyo que puedan necesitar durante este trágico momento”, se lee en la publicación de la liga estadounidense. “No hay palabras para describir el dolor de todos en Major League Soccer hoy después de enterarnos del trágico fallecimiento de Anton Walkes de Charlotte FC.

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MLS player Anton Walkes, 25, dies in Florida boat crash (Corvallis Gazette Times)

Charlotte FC owner David Tepper said all at the club were "devastated by the tragic passing of Anton Walkes."

Tottenham Hotspur also tweeted: "We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former player, Anton Walkes. The U.S. "Fly high my brother, you're the best teammate I could've asked for," Lindsey Tweeted. "Anton was a talented and dedicated player who was loved by his teammates and fans," the statement said. Charlotte FC owner David Tepper said all at the club were "devastated by the tragic passing of Anton Walkes." Walkes was a member of the MLS club Charlotte FC.

Soccer player Anton Walkes, 25, dies in Florida boat crash (Richmond Register)

Authorities say professional soccer player Anton Walkes has died from injuries he sustained in a boat crash off the coast of Miami.

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Anton Walkes, de Charlotte FC, fallece en accidente marítimo (San Diego Union-Tribune en Español)

El zaguero inglés Anton Walkes, del Charlotte FC de la MLS, ha fallecido de las heridas que sufrió tras verse involucrado en un choque de embarcaciones en ...

Walkes inició su carrera con Tottenham en la Liga Premier de Inglaterra. Walkes se disponía a disputar su segunda temporada con el Charlotte FC de la MLS. Se iba a realizar una vigilia la noche del jueves.

Muere Anton Walkes, futbolista del Charlotte FC de EE.UU., tras ... (KESQ)

(CNN) — Anton C. Walkes, defensa de 25 años del Charlotte FC, falleció en un hospital del sur de Florida tras verse implicado en un accidente de barco este ...

“Estamos desconsolados por el trágico fallecimiento de Anton Walkes”, declaró su antiguo club, el Atlanta, en un comunicado. Estamos pensando en su encantadora familia durante este tiempo y los apoyaremos plenamente de todas las maneras posibles”. “El club ofrece todo su apoyo a todos los afectados durante este momento de duelo”. “Todos los que le conocieron lo echarán mucho de menos. Walkes de Charlotte, Carolina del Norte, fue encontrado inconsciente y transportado a la orilla por Miami Fire Rescue donde recibió reanimación cardiopulmonar”, dijo la FWC. (CNN) — Anton C.

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Anton Walkes, de Charlotte FC, fallece en accidente marítimo (Los Angeles Times)

El zaguero inglés Anton Walkes, del Charlotte FC de la MLS, ha fallecido debido a las heridas que sufrió tras verse involucrado en un choque de ...

Walkes inició su carrera con Tottenham en la Liga Premier de Inglaterra. Disputó 23 partidos, incluidos 21 de inicio, y realizó cinco disparos a gol durante la campaña pasada. Walkes se disponía a disputar su segunda temporada con el Charlotte FC de la MLS.

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Muere el futbolista de la MLS Anton Walkes en un accidente náutico ... (EL PAÍS)

El defensa inglés del Charlotte FC, de 25 años, falleció el jueves por las heridas sufridas tras colisionar la embarcación que manejaba.

“No hay palabras para describir el dolor de todos en la MLS tras conocer el trágico fallecimiento de Anton Walkes”, ha agregado la liga. “La MLS está de luto por el fallecimiento de Anton Walkes, defensa del Charlotte FC, que murió en la mañana del jueves tras sufrir un accidente en el sur de Florida”, ha escrito la liga en un comunicado. Walkes, exjugador del Tottenham Hotspur, se encontraba en el área de Miami junto a sus compañeros del Charlotte FC para los entrenamientos de pretemporada.

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Charlotte FC player Anton Walkes, 25, dies in Florida boat crash (KCRA Sacramento)

Professional soccer player Anton Walkes has died from injuries he sustained in a boat crash off the coast of Miami, authorities said Thursday.

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Charlotte FC defender Anton Walkes dies at age 25 in boating ... (WCLU)

Charlotte FC defender Anton Walkes died Thursday in a boating accident in Miami on Wednesday. He was 25. Walkes was in South Florida for a 12-day team ...

Walkes started in 21 games and made 23 appearances in the 2022 season. 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. Charlotte FC defender Anton Walkes died Thursday in a boating accident in Miami on Wednesday.

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Anton Walkes death: Charlotte FC soccer player dies following a ... (CBSSports.com)

Charlotte FC player Anton Walkes has died at the age of 25, Major League Soccer and his club announced on Thursday. Walkes was involved in a boating ...

"We are heartbroken from the loss of Anton Walkes, a truly incredible father, loving person, and outstanding human being," said Charlotte's sporting director Zoran Krneta. We extend our deepest condolences to his partner, family, friends and the entire Charlotte FC family. Miami Fire Rescue attempted CPR before the player was hospitalized in critical condition but was confirmed dead on Thursday. 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. "Anton was a talented and dedicated player who was loved by his teammates and fans. A permanent switch to the Five Stripes followed in 2020 before Charlotte picked the Lewisham native in their 2021 Expansion Draft.

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Soccer player Anton Walkes, 25, dies in Florida boat crash (The Washington Post)

Authorities say professional soccer player Anton Walkes has died from injuries he sustained in a boat crash off the coast of Miami.

Tottenham Hotspur also tweeted: “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former player, Anton Walkes. A vigil was planned there in the early evening. Fernandez and two other people died when their [32-foot vessel slammed into a jetty](https://apnews.com/article/33fa2c0c3b894a9c857c9dcbe678db22), according to authorities. The team had arrived in Fort Lauderdale on Jan. 9 for its first leg of preseason training and had a friendly scheduled with St. Walkes, a defender, was entering his second season with MLS club Charlotte FC.

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Pro soccer player killed in Miami boat crash was on a personal ... (Miami Herald)

Update: Soccer player Anton Walkes was killed after the personal water craft on which he was a passenger collided with a boat, Florida police say.

Walkes during this difficult time,” FWC spokeswoman Arielle Callender said in a statement. “Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and fans of Mr. The operator of the Yamaha, Marie-Luise Taubert, 32, from Germany, also was not hurt. The impact caused the 25-year-old Walkes to fall into the water, according to the report. The two vessels collided Wednesday afternoon as the boat, a 46-foot Scarab headed north on Biscayne Bay and the 11-foot Yamaha personal water craft traveled west to east. ](https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article271423592.html)

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Major Link Soccer: Rest in Peace Anton Walkes (Sounder At Heart)

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Soccer world mourns loss of Charlotte FC's Anton Walkes (WFAE)

Charlotte FC announced on Thursday that defender Anton Walkes died in a boating crash in Miami. On Friday, tributes poured in locally and from across the ...

He spent time at English soccer Portsmouth FC from 2018 to 2020. You were the best of the best and the world needs more of you. Fans, family, teammates and teams all shared messages on social media to mourn the loss of Walkes. He was found unconscious in the water and pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. Walkes had been at a training camp to prepare for his second season with Charlotte's Major League Soccer club. On Friday, tributes poured in locally and from across the soccer world.

Soccer player Anton Walkes, 25, dies in Florida boat crash (Richmond Register)

Authorities say professional soccer player Anton Walkes has died from injuries he sustained in a boat crash off the coast of Miami.

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Former Atlanta United defender Anton Walkes passes away after ... (Dirty South Soccer)

We are deeply saddened to share that Anton Walkes has tragically passed away this morning. May he rest in peace.

[https://t.co/zV7i18ZcFY] [January 19, 2023] [https://t.co/iwBSYBR65q] [January 19, 2023] [https://t.co/gYAfVmPe7b] [pic.twitter.com/5uQpcjrQD2] [January 19, 2023] The classiest and kindest human being who always made time for me and anyone else. [https://t.co/HTNOudgWGH] [January 19, 2023] [https://t.co/v8BEHAJRAc] [January 19, 2023] [https://t.co/9rPC4KGZAW] [January 19, 2023] He seemed to truly care about the city and the club. He’s one of the players to have worn the captain’s armband in Atlanta United’s history. That’s thanks in part to the role he played during the teams inaugural campaign under Tata Martino in 2017 where while on loan he won the right back spot and played in 20 games, making 17 starts that season. Dirty South Soccer understands that Walkes was on a jet ski and collided with a larger vessel. It’s a tragic loss for the entire MLS community.

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