New soccer policy limits headers for youths

Now young players can cross that second option off their list.

And female soccer players are actually much more likely to suffer a head injury.

Still, if it’s up to U.S. Soccer, all relevant programs around this country will take the same step.

The move resolves a class-action lawsuit from parents and players, charging groups including u.s. soccer with negligence for not addressing the problem of head injuries.

This has now been resolved, with a joint statement on Monday confirming the news.

As a result of the settlement, a standard protocol will also now have to be followed when a player is found to have sustained a concussion.

Auggie Rodriguez coaches girls soccer for the Empire Soccer Club in the Inland Empire, and he is enforcing the new rules on his team.

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“We feel we have accomplished our primary goal”, Berman added.

The case is Rachel Mehr et al. vs. Federation Internationale de Football Association a/k/a/ FIFA et al., in U.S. District Court, Northern District of California No. 14-3879.

Ironically many parents are pulling their kids from youth football due to concussion concerns, and enrolling them in soccer – where the dangers are just as high, if not moreso. Tens of thousands of kids get concussions playing soccer every year, and heading the ball is considered a main culprit.

The U.S. Soccer Federation has released a series of safety guidelines, aimed at addressing head injuries in the sport.

“Know that we are going to be aggressive in trying to prevent concussions because you can’t eliminate them, but we want to make sure our kids are safe”, said Taylor.

U.S. Soccer says the initiative will also include other player safety topics such as heat-related illness and injury prevention.

So what – or, perhaps, where – is next? But she knows the sport of soccer isn’t always this carefree.

In those cases, heading a ball with improper form is a pointless exercise – it doesn’t help players improve, but it does put their future cognitive health at risk. My daughter plays, and now I referee.

He explains why heading can be especially unsafe for young players, whose heads develop faster than their bodies.

Dale Headley admits he’s been anxious about head trauma involving his 13-year-old son and 10-year-old daughter while they play in London.