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NWSL Admits Error in Failure to Stop Game After Savy King Collapse
- Defender Savy King of Angel City suddenly collapsed during the 74th minute of a game at BMO Stadium last Friday and was carried off the field.
- The National Women's Soccer League began reviewing its medical emergency protocols due to criticism of continuing the game after King's collapse.
- The NWSL Players Association urged a rule to stop games immediately when players receive life-saving medical treatment, reflecting visible distress among players and commentators.
- US international Trinity Rodman strongly criticized the decision to continue the match, stating on social media that the game should have been stopped, while the league highlighted its commitment to player safety and a thorough, careful review process.
- The incident prompted ongoing revisions prioritizing player, staff, and fan well-being, with the Players Association committed to making game abandonment standard during serious medical emergencies.
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Marietta Daily Journal
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Angel City’s Savy King released from hospital after on-field collapse, thanks fans
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The Star Democrat
Angel City's Savy King released from hospital after on-field collapse, thanks fans
Angel City defender Savy King has been released from the hospital, just more than a week after she collapsed on the field during a match and needed surgery to treat a heart abnormality.
Marin Independent Journal
The Mercury newsCommissioner attends Bay FC’s win over Angel City, addresses decision to keep playing last week after Savy King collapsed
SAN JOSE – National Women’s Soccer League Commissioner Jessica Berman acknowledged it was a mistake to resume an NWSL game after Angel City defender Savy King collapsed in the 75th minute against Utah last weekend. “As we regrouped internally we of course came to the conclusion that the game should not have continued,” Berman said. “We are committed to ensuring that it wouldn’t happen again in a similar situation moving forward. Everything that …
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