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Angel City's Savy King has heart surgery following on-field collapse

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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. Doctors who evaluated King discovered a heart abnormality, and she underwent surgery Tuesday.

“She is now resting and recovering surrounded by her family, and her prognosis is excellent,” the team said in a statement.

King's family released a joint statement thanking the team's medical staff, King's fellow players and the hospital medical staff for her care.