FILE - Racing Louisville FC midfielder Savannah DeMelo (7) looks for a pass against the Houston Dash during an NWSL soccer match, on March 26, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)
Racing Louisville’s DeMelo remains hospitalized day after collapsing during game
Racing Louisville’s Savannah DeMelo remained hospitalized and was undergoing tests one day after she collapsed during a match against the Seattle Reign.
FILE - Racing Louisville FC midfielder Savannah DeMelo (7) looks for a pass against the Houston Dash during an NWSL soccer match, on March 26, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)
Racing Louisville’s Savannah DeMelo remained hospitalized and was undergoing tests one day after she collapsed during a match against the Seattle Reign.
DeMelo was taken from Seattle’s Lumen Field by ambulance of Sunday night’s game. She was being treated at a local hospital.
鈥淚鈥檓 lucky to have my family with me while I鈥檓 waiting for test results to come back,鈥 DeMelo said in a statement released by the team on Monday. 鈥淚鈥檓 extremely thankful to our whole medical staff for the quick response. They鈥檝e been with me every step of the way. The support from everyone has truly meant the world to me, and I鈥檓 excited to cheer on the girls this week.鈥
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Following the incident, the scoreless game was called off. The second half of the match will be played Tuesday evening at Lumen Field without fans, but it will be broadcast on the league’s streaming platform NWSL+ and television partner Paramount+.
鈥淲e are so grateful for the outpouring of support for Savannah,鈥 Louisville coach Bev Yanez said. 鈥淭his has been an incredibly difficult time for our players and staff, who all care deeply for her, and it鈥檚 meaningful to know the entire NWSL community is behind Sav as she recovers. I鈥檓 especially thankful to the medical personnel who acted quickly to ensure her safety on Sunday night, as well as to the Seattle Reign and the NWSL for their support.”
DeMelo, 27, previously left a match in March because of dizziness and chest tightness and was stretchered off the field. She revealed in May that she has been dealing with Graves鈥 disease and hyperthyroidism.
DeMelo was the fourth pick in the 2022 NWSL Draft out of Southern California. In three seasons with Louisville, she has played in 61 games with 14 goals. She was also on the U.S. national team roster for the 2023 Women鈥檚 World Cup.
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