Savy King, a 20-year-old defender for Angel City FC, collapsed on the field during a National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) match against the Utah Royals on May 9, 2025. She received immediate medical attention on the field for about 10 minutes before being stretchered off and taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where she was found to have a heart abnormality. King underwent successful heart surgery on May 13, and her recovery outlook is excellent. She is currently resting and recuperating with her family

. The incident sparked significant controversy because the NWSL allowed the game to continue after King collapsed, which many players, coaches, and the players' union criticized. The league has since expressed regret for not suspending the match and announced a policy change that future games will be abandoned if a player experiences a life-threatening medical emergency. The NWSL acknowledged that the Angel City vs. Utah game should not have continued and emphasized that player health and safety remain their top priority