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Washington Post
5 days ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
On the day transgender women soccer players face a ban in England, they play on
LONDON — For soccer-loving transgender women in England, it's been a tough day, as the ban on their participation in women's teams came into force. To show its solidarity with the community and against the decision by the governing body of English soccer (football), Goal Diggers Football Club, a London-based trans-inclusive women's team, held a tournament Sunday.
Fox News
19-05-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Angel City's Savy King released from hospital 9 days after her on-field collapse
Angel City defender Savy King has been released from the hospital, just more than a week after she collapsed on the field during a match and needed surgery to treat a heart abnormality. King posted a photo of herself in the hospital holding a heart-shaped pillow and giving a thumbs up on social media Sunday. "I'm still finding the words to express just how much your love and support have meant to me over these past few days. What I do know is that I wouldn't be getting through this without my incredible family by my side, my amazing teammates who have shown up for me and prayed for me, the fans, the entire soccer community, and the outstanding medical team here at ACFC who saved my life and cared for me every step of the way," she wrote on the post. "I know God's got me and I'm looking forward to recovering and getting back out on the field!" Angel City issued a statement that said King had been released from the hospital the day before. King, 20, collapsed during the second half in a National Women's Soccer League match between Angel City and the visiting Utah Royal on May 9. She was treated on the field for more than 10 minutes before she was taken by ambulance to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Once there, doctors discovered a heart abnormality and she underwent surgery on Tuesday. Her prognosis was good, the team said. Players and fans alike were shaken by the incident, but the match continued, a move that was widely criticized. The league later said it was reviewing its policies. The NWSL Players Association was among those that said the match should not have continued. "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," the NWSLPA said. On Friday, a league statement expressed regret for allowing the match to continue. "The health and well being of the entire NWSL community remains our top priority, and in any similar situation going forward the game should and would be abandoned," said the statement. Angel City visited Bay FC in a match on Saturday night, the team's first since King's collapse. Before kickoff at San Jose's PayPal Park, both teams wore shirts with 'SK3' printed on the front as a tribute to King. Angel City captain Sarah Gorden also held up King's jersey during the team photo. NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman spoke to reporters at halftime. "All we could do is learn from the experience and conclude that in a future situation, we will ensure that our policies and protocols do not allow the game to continue," she said in her first comments about King's collapse. King was the second-overall pick in the 2024 NWSL draft by expansion Bay FC and played 18 games for the club. She was traded to Angel City in February and had started in eight games for the team this season. Reporting by The Associated Press. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
Associated Press
18-05-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Angel City's Savy King released from hospital after on-field collapse, thanks fans
Angel City defender Savy King has been released from the hospital, just more than a week after she collapsed on the field during a match and needed surgery to treat a heart abnormality. King posted a photo of herself in the hospital holding a heart-shaped pillow and giving a thumbs up on social media Sunday. 'I'm still finding the words to express just how much your love and support have meant to me over these past few days. What I do know is that I wouldn't be getting through this without my incredible family by my side, my amazing teammates who have shown up for me and prayed for me, the fans, the entire soccer community, and the outstanding medical team here at ACFC who saved my life and cared for me every step of the way,' she wrote on the post. 'I know God's got me and I'm looking forward to recovering and getting back out on the field!' Angel City issued a statement that said King had been released from the hospital the day before. King, 20, collapsed during the second half in a National Women's Soccer League match between Angel City and the visiting Utah Royal on May 9. She was treated on the field for more than 10 minutes before she was taken by ambulance to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Once there, doctors discovered a heart abnormality and she underwent surgery on Tuesday. Her prognosis was good, the team said. Players and fans alike were shaken by the incident but the match continued, a move that was widely criticized. The league later said it was reviewing its policies. The NWSL Players Association was among those that said the match should not have continued. '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,' the NWSLPA said. On Friday, a league statement expressed regret for allowing the match to continue. 'The health and well being of the entire NWSL community remains our top priority, and in any similar situation going forward the game should and would be abandoned,' said the statement. Angel City visited Bay FC in a match on Saturday night, the team's first since King's collapse. Before kickoff at San Jose's PayPal Park, both teams wore shirts with 'SK3' printed on the front as a tribute to King. Angel City captain Sarah Gorden also held up King's jersey during the team photo. NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman spoke to reporters at halftime. 'All we could do is learn from the experience and conclude that in a future situation, we will ensure that our policies and protocols do not allow the game to continue,' she said in her first comments about King's collapse. King was the second-overall pick in the 2024 NWSL draft by expansion Bay FC and played 18 games for the club. She was traded to Angel City in February and had started in eight games for the team this season. ___ AP soccer:
National Post
14-05-2025
- Health
- National Post
Angel City's Savy King has heart surgery following on-field collapse
Angel City defender Savy King was recovering from heart surgery following her collapse on the field during a National Women's Soccer League match on Friday night. Article content King was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles following the medical event in the second half of Angel City's match against the Utah Royals. Doctors who evaluated King discovered a heart abnormality, and she underwent surgery Tuesday. Article content 'She is now resting and recovering surrounded by her family, and her prognosis is excellent,' the team said in a statement. Article content King's family released a joint statement thanking the team's medical staff, King's fellow players and the hospital medical staff for her care. Article content '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,' the statement said. 'We are blessed to share Savy is recovering well and we are looking forward to having her home with us soon.' Article content Players on both sides were visibly shaken as trainers rushed to King's side after she went down in the 74th minute of Friday's match. She was attended to for some 10 minutes before she was stretchered off the field on a cart. Article content Angel City said King was transported to the hospital but was responsive and undergoing further evaluation. Article content 'We are grateful to the Angel City medical staff as well as to local paramedics who handled this difficult situation seamlessly,' the NWSL said in a statement on Saturday. Article content In an Instagram story, Washington Spirit national team forward Trinity Rodman offered prayers for King and her family, adding: 'In no world should that game have continued.' Article content The league said in its statement that it would review its policies to determine if changes needed to be made. Article content NWSL rules for 2025 state that the league 'recognizes that emergencies may arise which make the start or progression of a Game inadvisable or dangerous for participants and spectators. Certain event categories automatically trigger the League Office into an evaluation of whether delay or postponement is necessary.' Article content There were 12 minutes of stoppage time added to the match. Angel City won the game 2-0. Article content King, 20, was the second overall pick in the 2024 NWSL draft by expansion Bay FC and played 18 games for the club. She was traded to Angel City in February and had started in all eight games for the team this season. Article content
Associated Press
14-05-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Angel City's Savy King has heart surgery following on-field collapse
Angel City defender Savy King was recovering from heart surgery following her collapse on the field during a National Women's Soccer League match on Friday night. King was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles following the medical event in the second half of Angel City's match against the Utah Royals. Doctors who evaluated King discovered a heart abnormality, and she underwent surgery Tuesday. 'She is now resting and recovering surrounded by her family, and her prognosis is excellent,' the team said in a statement. King's family released a joint statement thanking the team's medical staff, King's fellow players and the hospital medical staff for her care. '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,' the statement said. 'We are blessed to share Savy is recovering well and we are looking forward to having her home with us soon.' Players on both sides were visibly shaken as trainers rushed to King's side after she went down in the 74th minute of Friday's match. She was attended to for some 10 minutes before she was stretchered off the field on a cart. Angel City said King was transported to the hospital but was responsive and undergoing further evaluation. 'We are grateful to the Angel City medical staff as well as to local paramedics who handled this difficult situation seamlessly,' the NWSL said in a statement on Saturday. In an Instagram story, Washington Spirit national team forward Trinity Rodman offered prayers for King and her family, adding: 'In no world should that game have continued.' The league said in its statement that it would review its policies to determine if changes needed to be made. NWSL rules for 2025 state that the league 'recognizes that emergencies may arise which make the start or progression of a Game inadvisable or dangerous for participants and spectators. Certain event categories automatically trigger the League Office into an evaluation of whether delay or postponement is necessary.' There were 12 minutes of stoppage time added to the match. Angel City won the game 2-0. King, 20, was the second overall pick in the 2024 NWSL draft by expansion Bay FC and played 18 games for the club. She was traded to Angel City in February and had started in all eight games for the team this season. ___ AP soccer:
