Red Bulls' Ouimette victim of vicious blindside attack while leaving pitch

New York Red Bulls II defender and Canadian international Karl Ouimette was the victim of a blindside attack in USL action Saturday.

Ouimette tussled with Pittsburgh Riverhounds striker Romeo Parkes toward the end of the match, and the two earned their marching orders as a result of the scuffle.

Seconds later, Parkes launched himself at an unsuspecting Ouimette, who fell to the ground and required the help of a stretcher to leave the field of play.

Ouimette's condition is unknown.

The 23-year-old was loaned from New York to the USL side after the arrival of veteran centre-back Aurelien Collin.