Angel City defender Savy King is recovering from surgery to correct a heart abnormality following a medical event during an NWSL game on Friday.

NWSL club Angel City FC announced early Wednesday morning that defender Savy King is recovering after undergoing surgery to correct a heart abnormality.

Savy King, 20, is now recovering in a Los Angeles hospital, her family said in a statement Savy King had heart surgery following her collapse during a game last week The Angel City defender fell onto the pitch in the second half of the May 9 game against the Utah Royals At least one player and one coach have publicly criticized the NWSL's decision to continue the game Angel City defender Savy King had emergency heart surgery following her collapse during a game last week,