- Angel City defender Savy King, 20, is set to return to the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) 10 months after suffering a life-threatening cardiac arrest on the pitch.
- The incident occurred last May during a match against Utah Royals, where King collapsed due to an undetected congenital heart defect, requiring immediate CPR and subsequent surgery after her heart stopped beating.
- Following a rigorous 10-month rehabilitation, King expressed gratitude for her recovery and a changed perspective on life and her sport.
- King founded “Savy King of Hearts”, an initiative that has led to all 16 NWSL teams receiving comprehensive CPR and AED training, making it the only US professional sports league to implement such a programme.
- Cleared without restrictions, King has played in pre-season matches and is ready for Angel City's regular season opener, aiming to inspire others who face similar challenges.
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