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U.S. SOCCER’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAYER HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM Recognize to Recover is aimed at promoting safe play and reducing injuries in soccer players of all ages. The first-of-its-kind, the program was developed with the help of medical experts to provide coaches, players, parents and referees with information, guidance and additional educational materials to improve the…

A concussion can be difficult to recognize on the field. Most occur without a loss of consciousness or an obvious sign that something is wrong with a player’s brain function. They can occur at any time throughout games or practice, as a blow to the head or body from contact with the ground, the ball…

The Orlando School Soccer League (OSSL) has been so much fun! We will continue to create a positive team experience for every player competing on Friday nights! What we want to avoid are emotionally heightened situations that cause stress and anxiety for the players. Under no circumstance is it acceptable for a parent, spectator, or…