In the wake of the concerning incident that saw Angel City FC defender Savy King collapse in the 74th minute of their clash with the Utah Royals last Friday, the NWSL is reviewing its medical protocols after acknowledging that the match should never have resumed.
“Having reviewed our protocols and how they were implemented, and in listening to feedback from our stakeholders, the Angel City vs. Utah game last Friday night should not have continued,” the league said in a statement. “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.”
The NWSL Players Association has been firm in its stance that the match should have been abandoned immediately, and on the latest episode of “Full Time,” Meg Linehan was joined by NWSLPA executive director Meghann Burke. She explained why the league’s current policies need urgent reform and the importance of establishing a clear and non-negotiable bright-line rule for future incidents.
A partial transcript has been edited for clarity and length. The full episode is available on the “Full Time” feed on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Meg Linehan: Thank you for joining us, Meghann. I know it has been a bit of a heavy week, and…
