US EditionAngel City’s Savy King undergoes heart surgery after collapsing during NWSL game
- Angel City defender Savy King, aged 20, collapsed in the second half of a May 9 NWSL game against Utah Royals in Los Angeles and later underwent heart surgery.
- The collapse led to immediate medical treatment on the field, transport to California Hospital, and then admission to Cedars-Sinai, followed by diagnosis of a heart abnormality requiring surgery on Tuesday.
- The game was delayed but finished with Angel City winning 2-0; players and staff were visibly shaken and the NWSL followed protocols while reviewing its policies on continuing games during emergencies.
- King’s family expressed their gratitude to the medical personnel, players, and the broader soccer community for their support, sharing that Savy is making a positive recovery and that they anticipate bringing her back home soon.
- The incident raises questions about game continuation decisions, with multiple voices including Utah coach and players saying the game should not have continued, while Angel City resumes play on May 17 against Bay FC.
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After on-field collapse, pro soccer player has heart surgery
(AP) — Angel City defender Savy King was recovering from heart surgery following her collapse on the field during a National Women's Soccer League match on Friday night. King was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles following the medical event in the second half of Angel City's match against the Utah Royals. Doctors who evaluated King discovered a heart abnormality, and she underwent surgery on Tuesday. “She is now resting and rec…
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Angel City’s Savy King undergoes heart surgery after collapsing during NWSL game
Angel City defender Savy King has undergone successful heart surgery, the club confirmed Tuesday, after she collapsed during a National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) match on Friday.
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