A DePaul University soccer player was found dead in his dorm room Monday, according to the college and the Cook County Medical Examiner. Chase Stegall, 20, was originally from Atlanta and was a sophomore on the men\u2019s soccer team. DePaul athletics director DeWayne Peevy and men\u2019s soccer coach Mark Plotkin said Stegall was a \u201cdedicated teammate and kind-hearted friend.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHis loss will be deeply felt across our entire Athletics and university family and his memory will forever be a part of DePaul University,\u201d they said in a statement. An autopsy is scheduled, according to the Cook County medical examiner\u2019s office. The university and the team are in mourning, remembering Stegall for his dedication to soccer and his kindness to those around him.<\/p>\n
According to a post written by Stegall on the DePaul website, he had a history of seizures. In the post, he described bouncing back from injuries and being supported by his coaches, teammates, family, and friends. \u201cMy teammates and friends constantly checked up on me, too. They\u2019d helped me get to the hospital, and sent me texts to make sure I was doing OK,\u201d Stegall wrote. \u201cTheir kindness, their care, stayed with me.\u201d Stegall started playing soccer at three years old, according to the post. He was offered a spot on the team after Plotkin watched him at a showcase in California.<\/p>\n
After a \u201cchallenging\u201d first year on the team where his playing time was limited, he bounced back for a strong sophomore season and described scoring his first goal as \u201cone of the best feelings I\u2019ve ever had.\u201d \u201cI\u2019ll never forget it,\u201d he wrote. Stegall was trying to prioritize mentoring his younger teammates and had plans for his role on the team to continue to expand, he wrote in the post.<\/p>\n
Stegall was the son of Darlene and Milton Stegall, a professional football player who played in the NFL for three seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals and the Canadian Football League for 14 years with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. \u201cChase was a bright and talented young man with a promising future, and his loss is felt deeply across our entire Blue Bombers family,\u201d the Blue Bombers wrote in a post on Instagram.<\/p>\n
The death of Chase Stegall is a tragic loss for DePaul University, the soccer team, and his family. His memory will be remembered for his dedication to soccer, his kindness, and his perseverance in the face of challenges. The university and the team will continue to feel the impact of his loss, but they will also remember his contributions and the joy he brought to those around him.<\/p>\n
Q: What was the cause of Chase Stegall’s death?
\nA: The cause of death is currently unknown, pending an autopsy.
\nQ: How old was Chase Stegall?
\nA: Chase Stegall was 20 years old.
\nQ: What team did Chase Stegall play for?
\nA: Chase Stegall played for the DePaul University men\u2019s soccer team.
\nQ: Who was Chase Stegall’s father?
\nA: Chase Stegall’s father was Milton Stegall, a professional football player.
\nQ: How is the university and team reacting to Stegall’s death?
\nA: The university and team are in mourning, remembering Stegall for his dedication to soccer and his kindness to those around him.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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