Forsythe is reported to have joined UMass Lowell for the spring 2026 season after previous spells with Ashland University and Shawnee State. He was also studying economics at the university.
The update says Forsythe quickly became part of the River Hawks community, despite spending only a short period within the programme. His arrival represented another step in a collegiate career built across three football programmes.
The report says UMass Lowell head coach Kyle Zenoni remembered Forsythe as a committed team-mate whose attitude stood out in training and around the squad.
Previous teams are also reported to have paid tribute. Shawnee State described him as an ambitious player who pushed those around him and made an impact beyond the pitch, while Ashland was part of the journey that brought him to Lowell.
The obituary cited in the report described Forsythe as charismatic, caring towards friends and family, and devoted to his Christian faith. He is survived by his mother, stepfather, brother and sister, along with other relatives.
The report says funeral services are due to be held in Ohio. For UMass Lowell, the focus now turns to supporting Forsythe’s team-mates, coaches, classmates and family as tributes continue.
His time as a River Hawk was brief, but the accounts shared by those around the programme portray a goalkeeper whose influence extended beyond matchday. Further statements and memorial plans from UMass Lowell and Forsythe’s former teams will be the next storyline to follow.