Savy King of Angel City FC nominated for 2026 ESPY Award
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 9:13 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Savy King, a defender for Angel City FC, has been nominated for the Best Comeback Athlete at the 2026 ESPY Awards. King's nomination follows her remarkable return to soccer after experiencing a life-threatening cardiac event and undergoing open heart surgery in May 2025. Since her recovery, she has been active in advocacy for heart health and CPR awareness, founding a nonprofit organization called Savy King of Hearts and collaborating with the American Heart Association to train all NWSL players and staff in CPR. This recognition highlights her inspiring journey both on and off the field.
- •Savy King is nominated for Best Comeback Athlete at the 2026 ESPYs.
- •She returned to the pitch in 2026 after a serious cardiac event.
- •King founded Savy King of Hearts for heart health advocacy.
- •NWSL players and staff trained in CPR under her initiative.
- •The announcement was made on July 2, 2026.
- 9:13 PMYahoo Sports — Angel City FC defender Savy King nominated for Best Comeback Athlete at the 2026 ESPY Awards
"ACFC defender Savy King is nominated for the Best Comeback Athlete at the 2026 ESPY Awards.
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