On this week's Full Time Review, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by Meg Linehan to talk about Friday night's shocking medical emergency in the NWSL. After Angel City defender Savy King collapsed in the 74th minute, why wasn't the match cancelled? How were decisions made on Friday night? What communication was made with the players? And, what can the NWSL learn from this?

Jillian then goes over the top stories Matchweek 8 of the NWSL season, including her moment of the weekend. The show closes out with Jillian and Producer Theo discussing Chelsea's undefeated season in the English Women's Super League. Is this the best Chelsea team ever? And can anyone stop them from doing it again next season?

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Articles mentioned on the show:

NWSL must learn from its decision to continue play after Angel City’s Savy King collapsed

After Savy King’s on-field collapse, why wasn’t Angel City’s match cancelled?

This WSL season wasn’t a classic – it’s time to make the league more exciting

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HOST: Jillian Sakovits

GUEST: Meg Linehan

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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After Savy King collapsed, why wasn’t Angel City’s match cancelled?

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