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Ten months after her heart stopped during a game, Angel City's Savy King returns to the pitch
- King returned to the pitch ten months after a life-threatening on-field cardiac event during a May game for Angel City FC.
- King underw ent surgery to repair an anomalous left coronary artery and then began cardiac rehab.
- King says she is grateful to be able to play again and wants to inspire others, especially young girls.
- NWSL implemented CPR and AED training across all 16 teams after King’s collapse and other incidents.
- King's comeback includes a summer at home, six weeks of rehab, then three months of monitored training.
- King leads the Savy King of Hearts foundation to promote CPR training and AED access.
- NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman praises King and notes league policy changes after the incident.
- King believes her experience can inspire other young girls facing challenges.
- The comeback comes ahead of Angel City’s regular-season opener against the Chicago Stars.
- The incident highlighted ongoing discussions about match suspensions and patient care in the NWSL.
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