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NWSL Star Savy King Stretchered Off After Medical Emergency in Angel City Match

NWSL Star Savy King Stretchered Off After Medical Emergency in Angel City Match

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

May 10, 2025

3 min read

Brief

Angel City’s Savy King hospitalized after medical emergency during NWSL match, prompting prayers and raising concerns about player safety.

A heart-stopping moment unfolded during a National Women's Soccer League match Friday night when Angel City defender Savy King suffered a medical emergency on the field. The game against the Utah Royals screeched to a halt in the 74th minute as King collapsed, leaving players and fans in stunned silence.

Medics rushed to her side, administering CPR and using an AED for nearly 10 minutes. Teammates and opponents alike were visibly shaken as King, a 20-year-old rising star, was stretchered off the field. The teams paused to join in a heartfelt prayer led by Utah’s Alex Loera, who called King a close friend.

Angel City later shared a hopeful update: "Savy was transported by EMS to the hospital. She is responsive and undergoing further evaluation. We thank everyone for their support." The collective sigh of relief was palpable, though the scare lingered.

Utah’s coach, Jimmy Coenraets, questioned the decision to resume the match, which Angel City won 2-0. "It was a tough moment. A lot of people were scared," he said, echoing the sentiment of a night where soccer took a backseat to humanity.

King, the No. 2 pick in the 2024 NWSL draft, has been a standout for Angel City since her trade from Bay FC in February. Her resilience, both on and off the pitch, now faces a new test.

Topics

Savy KingNWSLAngel Citymedical emergencywomen’s soccerUtah RoyalsCPRplayer safetySportsWomen’s SoccerHealth

Editor's Comments

When Savy King went down, it wasn’t just a game that stopped—it was hearts across the stadium. Why do we keep playing when life’s scoreboard flashes ‘Humanity First’? Here’s a pitch: let’s trade some game time for a reality check on player safety. After all, the only ‘foul’ here is pretending everything’s fine when a 20-year-old’s fighting for breath.

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