The National Women’s Football League on Friday admitted that the last weekend match should have ended after a player fell on the ground.
The play resumed on May 9 after about 10 minutes of medical attention for Angel City FC Defender Savi King, which fell on the ground in the 74th minute and was taken to a car after life -saving measures.
Angel City ended emotional evening with a 2–0 win against Utah Royals at Los Angeles.
The 20 -year -old King of Cardiac Surgery on Tuesday after discovery of heart abnormality. The team issued a statement this week stating that “its pregnancy is excellent” but asked for privacy for the king during his recovery.
The NWSL Players Association issued a statement on Wednesday stating that the match should not have been released.
NWSLPA said in a statement, “These moments demand humanity, sound decisions and restraint.” “Any medical emergency requires the administration of life-saving care, it must play to end. The match should not be released.
“This seriousness events should prioritize our collective humanity and trigger the suspension of the match automatically. Players Association is committed to make it standard in NWSL.
“Our members are aristocrats, world class contestants who have proved that they can perform in unimaginable circumstances. This does not mean they should be.”
NWSL made a statement to ESPN on Friday to handle things differently in future.
NWSL said, “Our protocols were reviewed and how they were implemented, and in hearing the response from our stakeholders, the Angel City vs. Utah game should not have been released last Friday night.” “Health and welfare of the entire NWSL community is our top priority, and the game moving forward in any similar position should be abandoned and will be abandoned.”
King was the number 2 pick in the 2024 NWSL draft out of Northern Carolina. He was traded at Offsen from Bay FC in the hometown Angel City.
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