SAN JOSE — Earthquakes midfielder Matheus Silva awoke from a coma Thursday morning and was responsive three days after a near-drowning at South Lake Tahoe, the team announced.
The 20-year-old Brazilian had a breathing tube removed and is expected to undergo a series of outpatient cognitive and physical tests before being released from the intensive care unit. He is scheduled to begin physical therapy Friday, the team announced.
“We are incredibly excited and relieved to announce that Matheus Silva has awoken from his coma and is fully responsive,” Quakes general manager Jesse Fioranelli said in a statement.