Kayla Saager-Beckley cause of death: former soccer player dies while pregnant at just 30 years old
She has died while exercising in Tulsa (Oklahoma)
Kayla Saager-Beckley , a well-known footballer who stood out in the NCAA playing for Binghamton University and who played professionally in Europe , died unexpectedly at the age of 30 in Tulsa (Oklahoma) .
I was exercising and, 10 minutes later, they found her unconscious
The cause of the former footballer’s death is unknown , and she was pregnant with her first daughter.
"She was exercising and, 10 minutes later, they found her unconscious," reported Tre Lamb, coach of the Tulsa football team where John Beckley, Kayla's husband, works as an assistant coach.
Lamb shared that "Kayla was pregnant with their daughter, Sawyer. It has been a difficult time for our coaching staff. Last night we held a service in her memory. We only ask that you please pray for the Saager and Beckley families".
Kayla was a dangerous and dynamic forward, with an innate gift for scoring goals
Binghamton University confirmed the death of Kayla Saager-Beckley: "The Binghamton women's soccer team is deeply saddened by the passing of Kayla Saager-Beckley".
"Kayla was a dangerous and dynamic forward, with an innate gift for scoring goals, and her contributions helped raise the competitiveness and prestige of our program," recalled the Binghamton coach.
'Kayla Saager-Beckley, who during her time as an NCAA soccer player played for Binghamton , NC State and West Virginia , was named "America East Forward of the Year" and selected to the first team "All-ECAC" .'
Her average of goals (0.53) and points (1.51) per match ranks first in Binghamton University history.
After finishing her NCAA soccer career, she played professionally in the Czech Republic .
Recently she had begun working in the field of scouting and recruiting footballers.
