Published on June 4, 2026 under National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL)
San Diego Wave FC News Release
SAN DIEGO – To raise awareness of CPR, the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, and the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) today unveiled the 2026 Nation of Lifesavers NWSL Ambassador Class during National CPR and AED Awareness Week, held annually from June 1-7.
The NWSL Ambassador class brings together players from across all 16 clubs, united in their commitment to promoting lifesaving CPR education and empowering communities to act in critical moments.
Led by Angel City FC defender and CPR survivor Savy King, the initiative reflects a league-wide effort to turn awareness into action. Ambassadors will support the American Heart Association’s call to learn CPR by amplifying public service announcements, participating in social media campaigns, and engaging in community education events throughout the season.
“Being part of this program is really meaningful after learning how important Hands-Only CPR education can be,” said Wesley. “It’s a great opportunity to use our platform for something bigger than soccer and I’m excited to partner with the league and the American Heart Association on an initiative that can truly make a difference.”
“I’m proud to be part of this program because it allows me to use my personal experiences to help raise awareness in the community in a meaningful way,” Pickett said. “Being an ambassador is especially important to me because we have the opportunity to empower people to feel more confident stepping in during an emergency and potentially help save a life.”
Members of the 2026 NWSL Nation of Lifesaver Ambassador Class are:
Angel City FC – Kennedy Fuller and Savy King
Bay FC – Emmie Allen and Tess Boade
Boston Legacy FC – Hannah Stambaugh
Chicago Stars FC – Elise Evans
Denver Summit FC – Megan Reid
Gotham FC – Sarah Schupansky
Houston Dash – Paige Nielsen
Kansas City Current – Lo’eau LaBonta
North Carolina Courage – Riley Jackson and Dani Weatherholt
Orlando Pride – Ally Lemos
Portland Thorns FC – Shae Harvey
Racing Louisville FC – Savannah DeMelo
San Diego Wave FC – Kennedy Wesley and Kiki Pickett
Seattle Reign FC – Cassie Miller
Utah Royals FC – Kaleigh Riehl and Alex Lorea
Washington Spirit – Gabrielle Carle
As part of the initiative between the NWSL, the Heart Association and Savy King’s foundation, Savy King of Hearts, all 16 NWSL teams held Hands-Only CPR…