NWSL considering changes to protocols following Savy King’s collapse on the field

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.