Footballer Savy King undergoes emergency heart surgery after terrifying collapse 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.
The versatile defender received treatment while the rest of the players looked on, visibly shaken.
The former USA youth international was ultimately stretchered off after the game was stopped for 10 minutes.
Angel City announced the centre-back underwent the operation after doctors at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in LA determined she had a heart abnormality
King’s family announced she is currently recovering, and her prognosis “is excellent.
A statement read: “On behalf of our entire family, along with Savy, we have been so moved by the love and support from Angel City players, staff, fans and community, as well as soccer fans across the country.
“We are blessed to share Savy is recovering well and we are looking forward to having her home with us soon.”
A number of football personalities questioned the decision to continue the game after King’s collapse.
USA and Washington Spirit ace Trinity Rodman wrote on her Instagram Stories: “In no world should that game have continued.”
Royals manager Jimmy Coenraets also believes play should not have resumed.
Angel City found the courage to pull through and picked up a 2-0 victory.
Goals by Christen Press and Alyssa Thompson sealed the big win for the hosts.