The NWSL Players Association has expressed strong concerns regarding player safety following an incident during a match where Angel City defender Savy King collapsed. They are advocating for the league to implement stricter protocols that automatically halt games for medical emergencies requiring life-saving measures. King was hospitalized with a heart abnormality after surgery, and the match continued after a delay, alarming players and prompting discussions about the NWSL's current guidelines. Key figures in the league, including Trinity Rodman, supported the call for immediate suspension of play in such critical situations.
These moments demand humanity, sound judgment, and restraint. Any medical emergency that requires the administration of life-saving care should bring play to an end. The match should not have continued.
Incidents of this severity must prioritize our collective humanity and should automatically trigger suspension of the match. The Players Association is committed to making this the standard in NWSL.
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