US EditionAngel City’s Savy King undergoes heart surgery after collapsing during NWSL game
- Angel City defender Savy King, age 20, collapsed from a heart abnormality during a May 9 NWSL game against the Utah Royals in Los Angeles and underwent heart surgery Tuesday.
- King's collapse in the 74th minute followed immediate medical treatment and hospital admission, and the surgery came after thorough evaluation by doctors revealed the heart issue.
- The match was delayed but ultimately finished with Angel City winning 2-0, while players, coaches, and others expressed uncertainty about continuing the game.
- King is now resting with family and showing excellent recovery, with her family and Angel City praising the swift medical response and broad community support.
- The NWSL confirmed adherence to league protocols during the incident and announced plans to review policies, while Angel City resumes its schedule with a game against Bay FC on May 17.
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Soccer star undergoes emergency heart surgery after collapsing on pitch
ANGEL CITY star Savy King had emergency heart surgery after her shocking collapse during an NWSL game last week King, 20, fell down during the second half of Friday’s match between the Los Angeles outfit and the Utah Royals at the BMO Stadium in California. Angel City star Savy King had emergency heart surgery after a shocking collapse King was rushed to hospital and is now recovering well The versatile defender received treatment while the rest…
After on-field collapse, pro soccer player has heart surgery
(AP) — Angel City defender Savy King was recovering from heart surgery following her collapse on the field during a National Women's Soccer League match on Friday night. King was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles following the medical event in the second half of Angel City's match against the Utah Royals. Doctors who evaluated King discovered a heart abnormality, and she underwent surgery on Tuesday. “She is now resting and rec…
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