A 13-year-old soccer player died Saturday after collapsing during a tournament match in Westminster. Felipe was one of 17 players who made up Strikers FC North, a competitive club soccer team in Orange County. Donning armbands with Felipe’s number, 18, the team assembled on the high school’s soccer field to honor their fallen teammate. The boy would travel from his home in Hacienda Heights to Orange for soccer practice two to three times a week. Now when the team shouts “18” – Felipe’s team number, they will not only invoke the memory of the fallen teammate, they will also be calling out for support and backup.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 28, 2017 20:15 UTC