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Does artificial turf cause soccer injuries? You may have heard this question as the 2026 World Cup approaches and many international players only play on grass. Or, maybe you saw what happened to Aaron Rodgers in his first game with the Jets. Many studies have been conducted to investigate the link between playing on artificial […]

If you’ve unfortunately suffered an arm injury and you play soccer, you might be wondering if you can play soccer in a cast. There are two answers to the question: 1. Do the rules allow it? 2. Are you medically cleared by a professional? In most leagues, you will be allowed to play soccer with […]

Soccer is a physically demanding sport that requires strength, speed, agility, and endurance. Some of the best athletes in the world happen to be soccer players. To achieve optimal performance, soccer players need to develop a well-rounded fitness base that includes strength training. However, there is a debate on when soccer players should start lifting […]

Have you ever experienced a knee injury playing soccer? Or, maybe you know of a player who is experiencing soccer knee injuries. Whatever the case may be, in this article, we’ll address the different kinds of knee injuries and how to treat them. Although many non-soccer fans often say that soccer is not a contact […]

Soccer is one of those contact sports with a high risk of injuries. In fact, the rate of injury in soccer is even higher compared to other sports. In adults, the rate of soccer injury is around 9 to 35 every 1,000 hours. In adolescent players, the rate of injury is around 0.5 to 13 […]

If you are an avid fan of soccer, you may recall Neymar Jr. in the 2018 FIFA World Cup “faking” multiple injuries during the later rounds. For many fans, it made them ask around, “why do soccer players fake injuries?” There’s several reasons why soccer players fake their injuries. First, soccer players are guilty of […]

Soccer is mostly played with the lower part of a player’s body. There are exceptions of course such as being a goalkeeper, or throwing the ball back into play. But, it mostly comes down to the foot. As a result, soccer players can often develop foot injuries during training sessions and games. In this article, […]