NWSL does the right thing, Pride and Wave flounder – Equalizer Soccer

NJ/NY Gotham FC goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger makes a save in front of Kyra Carusa of the San Diego Wave at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, CA, on September 12, 2025. (Photo credit: David Frerker | Imagn Images)

This week, the playoff hunt continued as the top of the table faced off, former frontrunners fell, youngsters shined, and the league handled a medical emergency. Let’s discuss.

Teams, league make the right and only call in response to Savannah DeMelo’s medical incident

Savannah DeMelo experienced a medical emergency towards the end of the second half of Sunday’s match between the Seattle Reign and Racing Louisville, prompting both teams to elect to take an early halftime. DeMelo was transported to a local hospital. Commentator Jordan Angeli returned to the broadcast audibly in tears. Several Seattle players (some of whom were visibly emotional) then emerged and applauded their fans. The game was officially abandoned and will resume at the start of the second half on Tuesday evening behind closed doors. DeMelo is “awake and in good spirits at a local hospital,” per a Monday update from Racing.