Angel City defender Savy King collapsed on the field and medical staff appeared to do chest compressions on her before she was carted off during a 2-0 win over Utah at BMO Stadium on Friday night.
Angel City assistant coach Eleri Earnshaw told reporters after the match that King was transported to a Los Angeles hospital, evaluated and is responsive.
“Her family is with her, as is our medical staff, so she’s in good hands,” Earnshaw said.
Both teams gathered in a circle on the field after the match to honor King and teams throughout the National Women’s Soccer League, along with the league office, offered support for King via their social media channels.
Christen Press came off the bench in place of Claire Emslie in the 65th minute. Twenty-five seconds after stepping onto the field, Press outfoxed Madison Pogarch then curled the ball into the top left corner of the goal. Alyssa Thompson scored in second-half stoppage time.
It was the first shutout of the season for Angel City (4-2-2).
Utah (1-6-1) has lost six of its last seven matches.