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Angel City FC's Savy King Responsive After On-Field Collapse

The 20-year-old defender is undergoing evaluation at a local hospital after receiving CPR during Friday's match against Utah Royals FC.

Alex Loera led both sets of players in a prayer for Savy King, her former teammate at Bay FC, following the final whistle.
Medical staff attended to Savy King for about 10 minutes before she was stretchered off the field.
May 9, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Medical staff attend to Angel City FC defender Savy King (3) as she exits the game on a cart during the second half of a soccer game against the Utah Royals at BMO Stadium. Jessica Alcheh-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Savy King collapsed in the 74th minute of Angel City FC's match against Utah Royals FC, prompting immediate medical attention, including CPR.
  • She was stretchered off the field and transported to a local hospital, where she is now responsive and undergoing further evaluation with her family and medical staff present.
  • The match was delayed for approximately 10 minutes while players from both teams gathered in a prayer circle to show solidarity and support for King.
  • King, in her second NWSL season, has been a consistent starter for Angel City FC following an offseason trade from Bay FC.
  • The incident has drawn widespread concern and support from the NWSL community, with discussions emerging about player safety and emergency protocols.