""I've been doing everything possible in my power to be on the pitch in a game again. I'm so excited to be back and to be in a position to return to the pitch," King told ESPN this week. "I think it's going to be such a big moment for not just me but my family, the club, really everyone that has experienced something really hard in their life, especially a cardiac event.""
""The goal for me is to be back by the first game," King said. "It's been a long journey, but I feel more ready than ever. And I don't want people to be worried or scared about me being back out there because I'm ready. I've been focusing a lot on the mental aspect of everything, just to make sure I'm ready. Physically, I feel totally good. Mentally, I've been doing really well.""
Savy King was removed from the NWSL season-ending injury list after suffering a cardiac event on May 9, 2025 and undergoing open-heart surgery for a rare congenital heart condition. King completed cardiac rehabilitation at Cedars-Sinai in summer 2025 and was cleared for non-contact training in the fall. Preseason clearance for contact allowed a return to full practice with Angel City teammates. King will be available for the Coachella Valley Invitational and the regular season beginning March 15 at BMO Stadium. King aims to return by the first game and reports feeling physically and mentally ready after focused rehabilitation.
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