Competitive soccer is a physically and mentally demanding sport. Unfortunately, injuries are all too common. While rules are designed to minimize physical contact, injuries still occur. Some are due to contact with another player, others are considered non-contact and some are due to overuse. Physical and mental fatigue associated with competition and training are thought [...]

The issue of hydration and athletes is a serious issue. Researchers find it important enough to take sweat samples from hot, stinky soccer players to measure the contents of their sweat.  The purpose of such studies is to measure what is lost in sweat and then devise a method for best replenishing the lost elements. [...]