Can Heading a Soccer Ball Cause a Concussion?

Doctors discuss the research on whether or not headers are safe for soccer players, including what can be better done to protect athletes from head injury.

Soccer heading may cause brain abnormalities similar to concussion

Heading in Soccer: How Dangerous Is It?

First On-Field Soccer Impact Study

Soccer Headers Cause More Brain Damage in Female Players

Concussion and subconcussive head impacts in soccer may effect eyes.

Heading the Soccer Ball May Cause Brain Damage

Heading in Soccer Doesn't Lead To Long-Term Cognitive Decline, Study Finds

CTE Cases in Soccer Players Raise Concerns on Heading the Ball – NBC Chicago

Even without heading, high school soccer players face concussion risk, study finds - Los Angeles Times