Overview

• DeMelo went down in stoppage time of the first half during Racing Louisville’s road match against Seattle Reign.
• Medical staff provided immediate care on the field before she was taken off on a stretcher and transported to a hospital.
• The NWSL said she is stable and responsive and is receiving necessary medical care, with the league in contact with Louisville’s medical team.
• With the score 0-0, both clubs agreed to suspend the match and finish it at a later date.
• The episode comes after DeMelo disclosed a Graves’ disease diagnosis in May following earlier in-season symptoms, as teams publicly shared support.