The National Women's Soccer League has announced a policy change to abandon future games if players face life-threatening emergencies. This decision follows the incident involving Angel City FC defender Savy King, who collapsed during a match on May 9 due to a heart abnormality. After surgery, her prognosis is positive. Both the NWSL and Players Association emphasized the prioritization of player health and affirmed that games should not continue during critical medical situations. The announcement reflects a commitment to ensuring the safety of all players in the league.
The NWSL Players Association said this week that the game should not have continued, and the union called for future games to be abandoned due to medical emergencies.
The health and well-being of the entire NWSL community remains our top priority, and in any similar situation going forward the game should and would be abandoned.
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