Coming soon to a soccer field near you — maybe: 22 girls wearing space-age headbands designed to protect them from concussions.
Stemming from a growing national interest in soccer, doctors and other experts are considering whether to recommend that girls who play soccer be required to wear some type of headgear to reduce concussions.
The concern has intensified as more athletes in all sports are diagnosed with head injuries. Soccer seems to be facing particular scrutiny now.
