Savannah DeMelo, a midfielder for Racing Louisville, collapsed on the field late in the first half of a National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) match against the Seattle Reign at Lumen Field.

Trainers and medical staff rushed to her side to provide medical assistance. The game was postponed as players from both teams gathered.

The team confirmed DeMelo is stable and alert after she was rushed to a local hospital.

“Savannah, who received immediate on-field care from medical personnel, is stable and alert,” Racing Louisville stated. “She was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation.”

“We stand side by side with Louisville during this time and thank our fans for their support,” the Seattle Reign added.

The game, scoreless at the time, will resume at a later date.

DeMelo was

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