The NWSL Players Association has demanded that the league update its policy on game postponements in the wake of a medical event during Angel City's win over the Utah Royals on Friday, with defender Savy King later undergoing surgery to correct a heart abnormality.

Angel City defender Savy King had emergency heart surgery following her collapse during a game last week, the team announced Wednesday, May 14.

Angel City defender Savy King was recovering from heart surgery following her collapse on the field during a National Women's Soccer League match on Friday night. King was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles following the medical event in the second half of Angel City's match against the Utah Royals.