"We're human beings, and this is a simple matter of humanity," NWSLPA head Meghann Burke told the Attacking Third podcast

The NWSL has admitted that the Angel City vs. Utah Royals game should not have continued following Savy King’s on-field collapse. A league spokesperson confirmed to that it had come to that conclusion following a review of its protocols and “listening to feedback from our stakeholders.

Angel City defender Savy King had emergency heart surgery following her collapse during a game last week, the team announced Wednesday, May 14.