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Today, it was announced that Angel City FC defender Savy King has been nominated for 2026 ESPY Awards’ Best Comeback Athlete.
After making a inspirational return to play in 2026, King has continued to advocate for heart health and CPR awareness after surviving a life-threatening cardiac event in May 2025 – including open heart surgery.
She founded her nonprofit, Savy King of Hearts and partnered with the American Heart Association – making the NWSL the first American professional sports league to train
all players and staff in CPR.
King continues to inspire on the pitch with ACFC and off the pitch with all her incredible work.















