Savannah DeMelo's Collapse Exposed NWSL's Health CRISIS

Savannah DeMelo's Collapse EXPOSED NWSL's Health CRISIS
When Racing Louisville midfielder Savannah DeMelo collapsed against Seattle on September 14, 2025, it was her second on-field medical emergency in six months. Just four months earlier, Angel City defender Savy King collapsed during a match and required life-saving heart surgery, but the game continued. Both incidents exposed critical flaws in NWSL player safety protocols. This investigation reveals the warning signs that were ignored, the protocol changes that didn't go far enough, and what the league must do before another player's life is at risk. We examine independent medical oversight failures, financial pressures that push injured players onto the field, and why the NWSL's response to these back-to-back cardiac events shows the league is still learning to prioritize player health over competitive results.

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The information presented in this video is for educational, commentary, and journalistic purposes, based on publicly available information, official league reports, game footage, and sourced journalism. This content represents our analysis of the events discussed and is not intended to be a definitive legal or official account.