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Friday evening, there was a scary moment in a national match of the National Football League after an incident on the field.
Angel City defender Savy King underwent a “medical event” during the team’s match against the Utah Royals.
King went down in the 74th minute and was followed for about 10 minutes before it was removed from the field on a cart, leaving other players visibly shaken.
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Medical staff take care of the defender of the Angel City FC Savy King (3) during the second half of a football match against the Utah Royals at the BMO Stadium. (Images Jessica ALCHEH-IMAGN)
The reports indicate that it seemed that the RCR had been administered and that an AED was used. The match was arrested for several minutes to treat King.
Finally, she was stretched out of the field, and after the match, the two teams and their staff met in prayer.
The club gave good news after the match.
Medical staff take care of the defender of the Angel City FC Savy King (3) as they leave the game on a cart during the second half of a football match against the Royals of Utah at the BMO Stadium. (Images Jessica ALCHEH-IMAGN)
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“Savy was transported by EMS to the hospital following a medical event on the ground. She is reactive and undergoes a more in -depth assessment. We thank everyone for their concern and their support,” said Angel City in a statement.
Alex Loera, of the Royals, was invited to direct the two teams in prayer, and “of course, I will do it”.
Alex Loera: “Obviously, Savy King is one of my very good friends … These moments are still as scary – we all send our thoughts and prayers to the family of Savy King,” said Loera.
Utah head coach Jimmy Coenraets admitted that he was not satisfied to continue the match, which led to a 2-0 victory for the
“I’m not sure that we should have continued the match … It was a really difficult moment,” said the coach, adding that many people were “afraid”.
The defender of the Angel City FC Savy King (3) passes the ball during the second half of a football match against the Royals of Utah at BMO Stadium. (Images Jessica ALCHEH-IMAGN)
King, 20, was the second overall choice of the NWSL 2024 draft by expansion Bay FC and played 18 games for the club. She was exchanged in Angel City in February and started in the eight games against the team this season.
