MLS star Matheus Silva in critical condition after being pulled from water while swimming in Lake Tahoe
MLS star Matheus Silva is in a critical condition in hospital after an Independence Day swimming incident.
The San Jose Earthquakes midfielder – on loan at their second team Reno 1868 – was pulled from the water of Lake Tahoe yesterday.
Matheus Silva signed for the San Jose Earthquakes in 2015San Jose Earthquakes / TwitterMidfielder Silva was pulled from the water in Lake TahoeGetty Images
And Brazilian ace Silva, 20, needed to be resuscitated before being airlifted to hospital.
A statement released by the Earthquakes said: “Matheus Silva had to be pulled out of the water while swimming in Lake Tahoe.
“After receiving life-saving resuscitation measures at the scene, he was transferred to a nearby hospital in Lake Tahoe and then airlifted to Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno.
“He is currently in critical condition. Our thoughts and prayers are with Matheus and his family and friends.”
Further details about the incident are as yet unknown, including how physically fit Silva got into difficulty.
The playmaker came through the Montverde Academy in Florida – joining the Earthquakes in 2015.
San Jose are currently fourth in the MLS’ Western ConferenceAP:Associated PressLake Tahoe, California, is a popular spot on Independence DayGetty Images
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He was sent on loan to Phoenix Rising in the United States Soccer League before being sent to Reno this year.
Phoenix Rising star Carl Woszczynski tweeted: "So sad to hear about a former teammate Matheus Silva. Just saw him Friday and he was happy as ever. Prayers to him and his family."
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