NWSL Commissioner: Lessons Have Been Learned From on-Field Medical Crises
The NWSL revised its medical emergency protocols after postponing a match when Savannah DeMelo collapsed, marking the second such incident this season and highlighting improved league preparedness.
- NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman stated the league learned from recent experiences regarding on-field medical issues, including a medical emergency involving Savannah DeMelo, who collapsed during a match and was hospitalized after treatment on the field.
- Following the incident, the match was postponed, which contrasted earlier decisions where matches continued despite medical emergencies.
- Berman emphasized that the decision to postpone the game was obvious and explained the league's new protocols for handling medical emergencies, including a streamlined decision-making process to improve responses to such situations.
- DeMelo, who is recovering and eagerly awaiting test results, was described as 'stable and alert' after her hospitalization.
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NWSL commissioner says lessons have been learned from on-field medical crisis
National Women's Soccer League Commissioner Jessica Berman said the league has learned from experience about how to better deal with on-field medical issues, like the recent collapse of a Racing Louisville player during a match in Seattle.

NWSL commissioner says lessons have been learned from on-field medical crises
National Women’s Soccer League Commissioner Jessica Berman said the league has learned from experience about how to better deal with on-field medical issues, like the recent collapse of a Racing Louisville player during a match in Seattle.


NWSL commissioner says decision to abandon game after Savannah DeMelo medical event was 'no-brainer'
Two NWSL games have been halted because of medical emergencies experienced by players this season, with Sunday's game between the Seattle Reign and Racing Louisville abandoned and later rescheduled
NWSL commissioner says lessons have been learned from on-field medical crisis - The Morning Sun
National Women's Soccer League Commissioner Jessica Berman said the league has learned from experience about how to better deal with on-field medical issues, like the recent collapse of a Racing Louisville player during a match in Seattle. Savannah DeMelo was taken from the field by ambulance late in the first half of Louisville's match against the Seattle Reign on Sunday and was hospitalized. The remainder of the game was postponed, and the sec…
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