NWSL quietly updated heat policy after game in soaring temperatures, creating confusion amid delays

The article discusses the NWSL (National Women's Soccer League) match between the Kansas City Current and the Orlando Pride, which was played in searing heat, leading to delays and controversy. The key points are: 1. The match, scheduled for 3 pm local time on August 16th, was repeatedly delayed due to the extreme heat in Kansas City, eventually taking place nearly three and a half hours later. 2. The game was played in high temperatures, and the players had to endure the conditions, with the match ending in a 0-0 draw. 3. Orlando's star striker, Barbra Banda, had to exit the game due to an injury that later revealed to be a rare trauma, ending her season. 4. According to The Kansas City Star, at least 16 people were treated for heat-related injuries at the stadium, and one person was transported to a hospital. 5. The article also mentions that the NWSL had quietly updated its heat policy, which may have affected the handling of the game.