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NWSL Commits to Abandoning Games After Medical Emergencies

Following Savy King's on-field collapse, the league admits error in resuming play and announces revised safety protocols.

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Angel City FC defender Sarah Gorden, right, recovers the ball against the Utah Royals FC during the second half Friday, May 9, 2025, at BMO Stadium. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
Savy King collapsed during her team Angel City's match against the Utah Royals.
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Overview

  • The NWSL acknowledged that the May 9 Angel City vs. Utah Royals match should not have continued after Savy King's collapse.
  • The league has pledged to abandon games in the future when life-threatening medical emergencies occur.
  • Savy King, the 20-year-old Angel City defender, underwent successful heart surgery and is recovering with an excellent prognosis.
  • The NWSL Players Association commended the league's commitment to prioritizing player safety and revising emergency protocols.
  • NWSL's 2025 rules already include provisions for delaying or postponing games in emergencies, but the recent incident has prompted further procedural changes.