‘Devastating’: Shock as A-League captain’s wife tragically dies

The Australian football community is reeling following the shock death of an A-League captain’s wife, who passed away overnight.

The Australian football community is reeling following the shock death of Ulises Davila’s wife, Lily Pacheco, who passed away overnight.

Macarthur FC announced the devastating news on Monday morning, extending its condolences to the Mexican midfielder and his extended family.

The couple shared one child together, two-year-old son Uli Jnr.

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Brisbane Roar wrote: “All of us at Brisbane Roar FC send our deepest condolences. We are sorry to hear this terrible news.”

Former Socceroos defender Robert Cornthwaite tweeted: “Devastating. Condolences to Ulises and his family.”

Melbourne FC posted: “Heartbreaking news. Everyone at City sends their condolences.”

That is the most tragic news. The entire football community mourns for Ulises and their family. There are no words for this unimaginable grief.

— Sebastian Hassett (@sebth) May 30, 2022

Our Wanderers Family extends our condolences to Macarthur FC's midfielder Ulises Davila and his family, following the devastating news of his wife's passing overnight #WSWpic.twitter.com/Q1xbu2tPvL

— WS Wanderers FC (@wswanderersfc) May 30, 2022

After two seasons with the Wellington Phoenix, Davila signed for Macarthur on a three-year deal in 2021, serving as the club’s captain this summer.

Macarthur finished seventh on the 2021/22 A-League ladder after registering nine wins in 26 matches, with Davila finishing as the team’s top goalscorer in a season disrupted by injury and Covid-19.

Earlier this month, he was named Bulls player of the year.

Davila also shared the Johnny Warren Medal, awarded to the A-League’s best player, with Sydney FC’s Milos Ninkovic in 2020/21.

Originally published as ‘Devastating’: Shock as A-League captain’s wife tragically dies