When Real Salt Lake midfielder Omar Holness went to the ground on Saturday while playing on loan with Real Monarchs in the USL season opener against St. Louis FC, fans in attendance feared the worst. The 22-year-old Jamaican was suffering a seizure for no apparent reason and while he was treated quickly on the field and taken to a local hospital for further treatment and evaluation, it felt like an eternity to many in attendance.
To RSL team physician Dr. Andrew Cooper, things in the 48 hours after the seizure were much more positive as Holness has undergone testing to determine the cause, severity and risk of repeat seizures.