There have been a number of credible studies done over the past few years on concussions in soccer. The linked document compiles date in a number of categories and links to the published studies in full, for further reading.
1 ) Concussion Rates in Soccer
There have been a number of credible studies indicating the rate of concussions in soccer per 10,000 AEs.*
Here are the 2 most recent:
2015
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HS Boys – 2.8/10,000 AEs
HS Girls – 4.5/10,000 AEs
2014
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Middle School Girls – 12/10,000 AEs
*An athletic exposure (AE) is equal to one player participating in one training session or game
