The MLS neighborhood is in mourning after St. Louis Metropolis SC star Eduard Lowen introduced the tragic passing of his spouse, Ilona, after a battle with most cancers.
Ilona Lowen handed away on the morning of March 9, almost two years after the couple first went public with the devastating analysis.
The information was confirmed by the membership on Monday, sparking an outpouring of grief and help from soccer followers throughout the US and his native Germany.
The assertion learn: ‘After a two-year battle with most cancers, Ilona Lowen handed away this morning, March 9, 2026.
‘We grieve alongside Edu and all these impacted by this loss and ask the CITY neighborhood to maintain them in your prayers throughout this tough time. Ilona was a stupendous instance of affection, humility, and kindness and will probably be deeply missed.’
The membership additionally shared a message from the household’s pastor, Marc Sikma, which learn: ‘Edu and Ilona constructed their life on religion in Christ, and we discover consolation in realizing Ilona’s struggling is over and that she is now within the everlasting presence of her Savior.’
St. Louis Metropolis SC star Eduard Lowen introduced the tragic passing of his spouse Ilona
Eduard, 29, had beforehand taken a number of leaves of absence from the staff to take care of his spouse following the analysis in 2024.
Throughout the league, rival groups have despatched their help, with the Seattle Sounders sending ‘love from Seattle to the Lowen household and the higher CITY neighborhood.’
The Columbus Crew added that they’re ‘heartbroken for the Lowen household,’ whereas the Vancouver Whitecaps additionally shared their deepest condolences with the membership.
Lowen’s footballing journey started in his native Germany, the place he rose by the ranks at 1. FC Nurnberg. He made his skilled breakthrough again in 2017.
He finally helped the aspect safe promotion to the Bundesliga in 2018.
He later earned a high-profile transfer to Hertha BSC in 2019. Throughout his time within the prime flight, he additionally spent a mortgage spell at Augsburg.
In June 2022, Lowen signed with St. Louis Metropolis SC as a Designated Participant and shortly grew to become the heartbeat of the staff’s midfield.
Identified for his set-piece means, Lowen has recorded 17 targets and 15 assists throughout his MLS profession.
