Savy King has returned to team training with Angel City for the first time since her collapse during a game last May.
The 20-year-old defender was present as Angel City kicked off its 2026 preseason last week.
‘I feel great. I have been really working hard, especially over the last six months or so, and especially over this offseason trying to get ready to be back to play this season,’ King told reporters in a video Angel City posted on its Instagram account.
‘I’m feeling really good. I’m in a really good place. I’m really excited about it. A lot of work to do to continue to get ready. But I’m really happy with where I’m at, and I’m feeling really good. Some may say better than ever.’
King collapsed during a game against the Utah Royals on May 9, 2025, leading to a terrifying scene on the pitch at BMO Stadium.
King was rushed to the hospital, where she underwent surgery after doctors discovered an underlying congenital heart abnormality.
“The left coronary is the most important blood vessel in your heart, and when it’s anomalous it means that it’s in a slightly different location than normal.”
Bay FC selected King with the second overall pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft. After spending her rookie season with Bay, King was traded to her hometown club Angel City in the offseason. She started every game for Angel City last year prior to her heart issue.
The defender has featured for the U.S. at various youth international levels and has been considered a future senior national team player.
King is still listed with a season-ending injury (SEI) designation on Angel City’s preseason roster. The defender would need to be activated before she is able to return in a game.