US EditionNWSL reviewing rules amid criticism of decision to play on after King collapse
- The National Women's Soccer League is reviewing its medical emergency rules after Angel City's defender Savy King collapsed during a game at BMO Stadium last Friday.
- The review comes amid criticism of the decision to continue the match after King, 20, was carried off the field in the 74th minute due to an unexpected medical emergency, though officials stated they adhered to proper protocols.
- The NWSL Players Association called on Wednesday for a rule requiring game abandonment if a player receives life-saving medical treatment, as players and commentators expressed distress over the decision to finish the match.
- International player Trinity Rodman spoke out against the decision to keep playing following King's injury, stating on social media that continuing the match was inappropriate under any circumstance. Meanwhile, the NWSL emphasized that the incident is being thoroughly reviewed with a focus on the well-being of players, staff, and fans.
- The ongoing review aims to revise protocols emphasizing player, staff, and fan safety and to establish standards that prevent play during severe medical emergencies in future matches.
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The Baltimore Sun
DNyuzNWSL considering changes to protocols following Savy King’s collapse on the field
The National Women’s Soccer League said Wednesday it is looking at its protocols surrounding player safety following the collapse of Angel City defender Savy King during a match in Los Angeles. There were questions about why Friday night’s game between Angel City and the Utah Royals was continued after King collapsed on the field in the 74th minute and was rushed to the hospital. Doctors evaluating King at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center discovered …
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NWSL considering changes to protocols following Savy King's collapse on the field
The National Women’s Soccer League says it is looking at its protocols surrounding player safety following the collapse of Angel City defender Savy King during a match in Los Angeles.
InsideNoVA.com
NWSL reviewing rules amid criticism of decision to play on after King collapse
The National Women's Soccer League said Wednesday it was reviewing rules surrounding medical emergencies after criticism of the decision to carry on playing last week's game between Angel City and the Utah Royals following the collapse of defender Savy King.
Criticism aimed at NWSL as action continues following King collapse - Inside World Football
May 15 – Angel City FC defender Savy King is recovering in hospital following emergency surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after collapsing on the field during last Friday’s US National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) match against the Utah Royals. King, 20, underwent surgery on Tuesday following comprehensive medical evaluations. Her family has released a statement expressing gratitude for the care she’s received. “On behalf of …
NWSL PA calls for change following Savy King health scare
The NWSL Players Association believes last Friday’s Angel City FC/Utah Royals FC match should have been discontinued after Angel City’s Savy King was taken off the field and to a local hospital with what at the time was an uncertain diagnosis. The club released a statement late Tuesday saying King had undergone surgery for a heart abnormality and that her prognosis is excellent. A day later, the PA sent a statement which said, in part: “These m…
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