Angel City Star Nominated for ESPY Award
· Yahoo Sports
Angel City FC star defender Savy King has earned a nomination for a 2026 ESPYS Award.
She is one of four nominees for the Best Comeback Athlete Award, alongside golfer Anthony Kim, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey and Texas A&M volleyball player Kyndal Stowers.
Visit bettingx.club for more information.
Mar 27, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Angel City FC defender Savy King (3) handles a a ball against the Houston Dash during the first half at BMO Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-Imagn ImagesKing Bounced Back From A Scary Cardiac Event in May 2025
On May 9, 2025, King collapsed on the field after suffering a cardiac event during a game against the Utah Royals. She was rushed to the hospital and had to undergo open heart surgery.
King was out for 10 months while she completed cardiac rehab at Cedars Senai. During that time, she also founded Savy King of Hearts, which a non-profit organization raising awareness on CPR prodectures and preventative screenings for heart health.
King returned to the field for the first time since her cardiac event during Angel City’s season opener against the Chicago Stars on March 15. She came in as a substitute in the 63rd minute.
“I was super nervous, honestly. But when I got on the pitch I was thinking, ‘I’ve been here before and I’m ready for this,'” King said after the game, per ESPN. “The last 10 months have been crazy for me. A lot of hard work. A lot of perseverance. A lot of blood, sweat and tears that people didn’t see. But I felt as ready as I would ever be in that moment, and I didn’t want to let that fear and me being afraid to play again stop me from what I wanted to do.”
King said the support she received from Angel City fans during her recovery helped her get through the recovery process.
“Our supporters have been with me throughout this entire thing. And they’ve sent so much love and prayers,” King said. “They’ve definitely helped me so much throughout this recovery. When I felt like I didn’t want to keep going, they were always there to support me and lift me up. To have them here and to be able to play in front of them and show them that I’m OK is just the best feeling in the world.”
May 17, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; A fan of Bay FC holds up a sign in support of Angel City FC defender Savy King (3) after the game at PayPal Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn ImagesFan voting is open now and will remain open through July 15.
Photo Credit: Kelvin Kuo-Imagn Images
The post Angel City Star Nominated for ESPY Award appeared first on LA Sports Report.