"Image source, Getty Images USA midfielder Savannah DeMelo is "stable and alert" after collapsing on the pitch while playing for Racing Louisville in the National Women's Soccer League."
""Savannah is stable and alert and getting the attention she needs," the NWSL posted on X. "Our first priority is her health and safety. We are in close communication with Racing Louisville's medical team. "The NWSL remains committed to ensuring that the highest standards of medical care and emergency response are in place at every match.""
""Sending all our love to Savannah DeMelo and everyone at Racing Lou FC," Seattle Reign posted on X. "We stand side by side with Louisville during this time and thank our fans for their support.""
Savannah DeMelo, 27, collapsed on the pitch during first-half stoppage time while playing for Racing Louisville against Seattle Reign and received on-field treatment before being transported by ambulance to hospital. Her condition is reported as stable and alert, and the NWSL stated that her health and safety are the league's first priority, with close communication with Racing Louisville's medical team and a commitment to high standards of medical care and emergency response at matches. The match was goalless and will be resumed later. DeMelo previously withdrew from a March match for health issues and disclosed diagnoses of Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism; she has seven caps with the United States.
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