Racing Louisville midfielder Savannah DeMelo takes a shot in the first half of the game against Seattle Reign on September 14, 2025. Stephen Brashear/Imagn Images/Reuters
As noted by CNN
On Sunday evening, during the match between Racing Louisville and Seattle Reign, a medical incident occurred on the field involving midfielder Savannah DeMelo. The game was paused at halftime, and the second half was decided to be played behind closed doors on Tuesday at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT). After the first half, the score remained 0:0.
Savannah DeMelo is undergoing evaluation at a hospital near Seattle.
Savannah DeMelo’s Health Status and the Club’s Response
“I’m lucky that my family is nearby while I wait for the test results,” DeMelo said in a statement. “I’m extremely grateful to all the medical staff for their quick response. They were with me every step of the way. The support from everyone truly means a lot to me, and I look forward to supporting the girls this week.”
In previous years, DeMelo has been diagnosed with Graves’ disease – an autoimmune thyroid condition that can lead to hyperthyroidism; she has previously left matches due to chest pain and dizziness, as noted by Mayo Clinic.
“We are very grateful for Savannah’s generous support,” said Racing Louisville head coach Bev Yanez. “This has been an incredibly difficult time for our players and staff who truly care about her, and it’s important to understand that the entire NWSL community supports Savannah during her recovery. I’m especially grateful to the medical staff who acted quickly to ensure her safety on Sunday night, as well as Seattle Reign and the NWSL for their support. It truly meant everything to us. We will continue to support Savannah and her family in any way.”
The club’s head coach expressed gratitude to the entire community for supporting Savannah and assured that the club would remain by her side and with her family during her recovery.
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