While the soccer world is busy with the magical run of Wrexham FC or the return of world Champion Lionel Messi on the field. Lionel Messi has started with the PSG lineup yesterday in a match against Angers SCO. One heartbreaking piece of news came from the United States, where a junior player has met with an accident.
Please join us in sending our prayers this morning to one of our very own.
Eric Cotton is currently in critical condition following a recent incident.
Please keep Eric and his family in your thoughts during this difficulty time 🙏 pic.twitter.com/OL2DhRCKjB
— Oakland County FC (@OaklandCountyFC) January 10, 2023
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Wrexham FC is on one of the most magical runs in the FA Cup as they won five back-to-back matches. It shocked fans when they defeated the championship side of Coventry 4-3 and knocked them out of the cup. Yesterday Wrexham beat Bromley 2-1 Continuing their magical run.
A former soccer goalkeeper met with an accident
Recordnet reported that the former goalkeeper of the University of the Pacific Eric Cotton was skateboarding when he was hit by a car. According to the reports, he suffered head trauma, resulting in brain bleeding. His condition was critical when he was rushed to the hospital this Sunday.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Eric Cotton and his family during this incredibly difficult time.
All of Tormenta Nation is behind you, Eric. 💙 pic.twitter.com/5FnGe7Gt06
— Tormenta FC 2 | USL League Two (@TormentaFC_2) January 10, 2023
Eric Corton played for the Tigers, making 16 appearances for the 2022-23 season. He had a mammoth of a season. He only conceded 22 goals out of 204 attempts made on him. As a result of his being so dominant, he got his hands on the west coast defensive player of the week.
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The accident took place in South Carolina. He had been an integral part of the Pacific Tigers for over three years. According to his coach, Eric was popular among not only his soccer peers but the whole athletic department.
Family Friend started a GoFundMe for Eric
According to the reports, one of the Family friends of the Cotton Family Cameron Davies started a GoFundMe account with a goal of 15,000 USD to support the family and help them pay the medical bills. As of Wednesday afternoon, the fund had raised 14,000 USD.
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Cameron Davies wrote, “I believe that if everyone can come together and provide some financial relief during this crisis, it will allow the Cotton’s turning their focus towards healing. Please keep Eric and his family in your prayers”. We are all praying for the better health of the junior player.
