The National Women's Soccer League said Wednesday it is looking at its protocols surrounding player safety following the collapse of Angel City defender Savy King during a match in Los Angeles.
There were questions about why Friday night's game between Angel City and the Utah Royals was continued after King collapsed on the field in the 74th minute and was rushed to the hospital.
Doctors evaluating King at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center discovered a heart abnormality and she underwent surgery Tuesday. The team and her family said she was recovering and her prognosis is good.
The NWSL issued a statement on Wednesday expressing gratitude for the trainers and medical staff involved in King's treatment.
''Player safety is paramount to the NWSL,'' the statement said. "The seriousness of this incident requires a deliberate process that is careful and methodical. That process is underway, and will include necessary revisions that prioritize the consideration of player, staff and fan well-being."
Players on both sides were visibly shaken as trainers rushed to King's side. She was attended to for some 10 minutes before she was stretchered off the field on a cart.
In an Instagram story, Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman offered prayers for King and her family, adding: ''In no world should that game have continued.''
The NWSL Players Association also said earlier Wednesday that the match should have been suspended.
