Female soccer player urgently transported to hospital following sudden fall on pitch
In a chilling turn of events, National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) star Savy King suffered a medical episode during Angel City's intense clash against the Utah Royals on Friday night. The 20-year-old defender collapsed during the 74th minute at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, leaving the audience and fellow players stunned.
Medical assistance swiftly arrived on the scene, working diligently on King for approximately ten minutes before she was carefully transported from the field to a nearby hospital on a stretcher. Despite the grim situation, Angel City took to their social media platforms early Saturday morning to reassure fans, stating that King was 'responsive.'
In the wake of King's collapse, both teams gathered for a post-match prayer, with Alex Loera, who previously played alongside King at Bay FC, leading the crowd in prayers.
With echoes of the Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen's incident during EURO 2020, Utah Royals coach Jimmy Coenraets expresses concerns about the abrupt resumption of the game after King's injury. Coenraets questions whether it was appropriate to continue given the circumstances, considering the emotional trauma for the players and the focus on ensuring everyone's safety and wellbeing.
Savy King has attracted attention from US women's national team coach Emma Hayes this year, with King participating in January's futures camp and serving as a training player before the SheBelieves Cup.
This incident marks a pivotal moment in the NWSL, with the league now reevaluating its emergency protocols to better address in-game emergencies, learning valuable lessons from this shocking event.
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- Amidst the collective breaths held for Savy King, medical experts and health enthusiasts are closely monitoring the situation, hoping for the best possible outcome.
- This incident has once again brought the importance of medical-conditions awareness and health-and-wellness into focus, not just within the soccer community, but also in the broader realm of health science.
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