Safer Soccer: In the News

2016

Brandi Chastain Concussions
Brandi Chastain: On Headers, Concussions, Soccer Wages
Monday, July 25, 2016
Associated Press ›
Brandi Chastain brain donation CTE research
Brandi Chastain to Donate Her Brain for C.T.E. Research
Thursday, March 3, 2016
New York Times ›
Brandi Chastain brain donation CTE research
Soccer icon Brandi Chastain agrees to donate brain for concussion research
Thursday, March 3, 2016
USA Today ›
Brandi Chastain brain donation CTE research
Brandi Chastain pledges to donate brain to concussion research
Thursday, March 3, 2016
The Washington Post ›
Brandi Chastain brain donation CTE research
Brandi Chastain will donate her brain for concussion research
Thursday, March 3, 2016
Boston Globe ›
Brandi Chastain brain donation CTE research
Brandi Chastain pledges her brain for concussion study
Thursday, March 3, 2016
Associated Press ›
Brandi Chastain brain donation CTE research
Soccer Star Brandi Chastain Pledges To Donate Brain To Concussion Research
Thursday, March 3, 2016
BuzzFeed News ›
Brandi Chastain brain donation CTE research
Brandi Chastain Pledges To Donate Brain To Concussion Research
Thursday, March 3, 2016
ESPN ›

2015

Concussion Protocols for Youth Soccer
Sea Change in Concussion Protocols for Youth Soccer
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Forbes ›
Soccer Heading Concussions
Q&A: Dr. Robert Cantu on new U.S. Soccer youth heading, safety initiative
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Sports Illustrated ›
Brandi Chastain on Soccer Concussions
Catching Up With U.S. Soccer Olympian Brandi Chastain
Thursday, November 12, 2015
TEAMS Conference Blog ›
Cindy Parlow Cone soccer header
U.S. soccer star's career ended by concussion
Thursday, November 12, 2015
CNN ›
Dr. Robert Cantu on Soccer Concussions
U.S. Soccer rolls out new rules to prevent kids' concussions
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
PBS Newshour ›
Soccer Concussions from Heading
Will Soccer's New Header Rules Make Kids Safer?
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
NBC News ›
Dr. Robert Cantu on MSNBC
Doctor reacts to banning of headers in soccer
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
MSNBC ›
US Soccer Will Limit Headers, Concussions
U.S. Soccer, Resolving Lawsuit, Will Limit Headers for Youth Players
Monday, November 9, 2015
New York Times ›
Vital Signs: Soccer Concussions
Vital Signs with Dr. Sanjay Gupta (1 of 3): The impact of concussions in soccer
Thursday, October 22, 2015
CNN ›
Soccer Concussions Gracie Hussey
Vital Signs with Dr. Sanjay Gupta (2 of 3): Why girls are more likely to have concussions than boys
Thursday, October 22, 2015
CNN ›
Soccer Concussions Cindy Parlow Cone
Vital Signs with Dr. Sanjay Gupta (3 of 3): How to recognize a concussion
Thursday, October 22, 2015
CNN ›
FAQ: What you need to know about concussions
FAQ: What you need to know about concussions
Saturday, October 17, 2015
The Charlotte Observer ›
Sarah Carlton Soccer
Concussions forced young soccer player to leave game she loved
Saturday, October 17, 2015
The Charlotte Observer ›
Cindy Parlow Cone Soccer Header
'Sarah's story all too common,' says ex-UNC and USA star Cindy Parlow Cone
Saturday, October 17, 2015
The Charlotte Observer ›
Heady Stuff: Soccer Wrestles with Concussion Issues
Heady Stuff: Soccer Wrestles with Concussion Issues
Sunday, June 21, 2015
San Jose Mercury News ›
An Athlete Felled by Concussions, Despite Playing a 'Safer' Sport
An Athlete Felled by Concussions, Despite Playing a 'Safer' Sport
Sunday, June 21, 2015
New York Times ›
Mixed Media: Head Injury changes Frontier Teen's Life
Mixed Media: Head Injury changes Frontier Teen's Life
Saturday, June 20, 2015
The Buffalo News ›
Concussions Drive Movement to Curb Headers in Youth Soccer
Concussions Drive Movement to Curb Headers in Youth Soccer
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Associated Press ›

2014

Soccer headers scrutinized for concussion risk
Soccer headers scrutinized for concussion risk
Monday, October 27, 2014
The News-Press ›
Looking at Soccer’s Concussion Risk, and Asking It to Change
Looking at Soccer’s Concussion Risk, and Asking It to Change
Thursday, October 23, 2014
New York Times ›
A Parent’s Dilemma
A Parent’s Dilemma
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
PBS Newshour ›
With Concussion Reform at Forefront, Should Youth Headers be Nixed?
With Concussion Reform at Forefront, Should Youth Headers be Nixed?
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Sports Illustrated ›
Sport Concussions Risk Brain Damage
Sport Concussions Risk Brain Damage
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Newcastle Herald (Australia) ›
Read what UK experts are saying about headers under high school
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Daily Mail ›
The End of Headers? Soccer Stars Support Safety Campaign
The End of Headers? Soccer Stars Support Safety Campaign
Monday, August 4, 2014
Fox CT ›
Duty To Protect: Doctors Must Step Up To Protect Athletes Who Suffer Concussions
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Health Canal ›
Brandi Chastain: No Headers For Anyone Under 14 And That Includes My Kids
Brandi Chastain: No Headers For Anyone Under 14 And That Includes My Kids
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
The PostGame ›
Brandi Chastain Advocates for No Headers in Youth Soccer
Brandi Chastain Advocates for No Headers in Youth Soccer
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
MSNBC's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell ›
Dr. Cantu on Concussions in Soccer
Dr. Cantu on Concussions in Soccer
Monday, June 30, 2014
MSNBC's Ronan Farrow Daily ›
Brandi Chastain: Leave Heading To Grown-Ups
Brandi Chastain: Leave Heading To Grown-Ups
Monday, June 30, 2014
NPR's Only a Game ›
Does Heading a Soccer Ball Cause Brain Damage?
Does Heading a Soccer Ball Cause Brain Damage?
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Scientific American ›
End Headers? Soccer Stars Support Change for Youth Players
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Fox Twin Cities ›
Safety groups target brain impact of headers in soccer
Safety groups target brain impact of headers in soccer
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
USA Today ›
A Warning For Soccer Parents: Wait To Let Your Kids Go Headfirst
A Warning For Soccer Parents: Wait To Let Your Kids Go Headfirst
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
NPR's All Things Considered ›
U.S. Women’s Soccer Stars Take Lead on Risks of Heading
U.S. Women’s Soccer Stars Take Lead on Risks of Heading
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
New York Times ›
Seizing the Chance to Prevent Concussions in Soccer
Seizing the Chance to Prevent Concussions in Soccer
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
New York Times ›

2013

Former Aspiring Las Vegas Female Youth Soccer Athlete Battles the After Effects from Major Concussion Injury
Former Aspiring Las Vegas Female Youth Soccer Athlete Battles the After Effects from Major Concussion Injury
Thursday, March 14, 2013
LVSportz ›

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