The National Women’s Soccer League said Friday that a game between Angel City and the Utah Royals should not have continued after defender Savy King collapsed on the field and had to be hospitalized.

Angel City defender Savy King was recovering from heart surgery on Tuesday following her collapse on the field during a National Women’s Soccer League match on Friday night.

Angel City defender Savy King was hospitalized in stable condition a day after she was stretchered off the field because of what's being called a “medical event” during the National Women’s Soccer League team’s match against the Utah Royals.

In the second half, the Angel City made several substitutions and tried to regain their momentum, but a strong defense by the Pride kept them at bay.