Overview

• Savy King, Angel City FC defender, was discharged from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on May 18 following heart surgery to address a diagnosed abnormality.
• King expressed gratitude for the medical team, her teammates, and the soccer community, stating she looks forward to returning to the field.
• NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman acknowledged the league’s error in continuing the May 9 match after King’s collapse and pledged immediate stoppage in similar future situations.
• Players from Angel City and Bay FC honored King by wearing tribute shirts with 'SK3' before their May 17 match, highlighting solidarity across teams.
• The NWSL Players Association and others have called for urgent reforms to the league's emergency response protocols after the incident.