US Youth Soccer to Undergo Sweeping Rule Changes in Lieu of Concussion Litigation

This past Monday, November 9, 2015, the US Soccer Federation, one of the governing bodies of youth soccer leagues across the nation, announced a new safety initiative it intends to put into play to help combat concussions and related injuries among America’s younger players. The announcement comes as a final step in a long, drawn out legal battle by concerned parents to limit the potential risks children face playing one of the more popular youth sports.

US Soccer Federation made the announcement Monday in response …

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