U.S. Soccer, Major League Soccer and the National Women's Soccer League are joining a trial program that will allow teams two additional substitutes for suspected concussions in each match.
The International Football Association Board, which sets the rules for the game, approved the trial for concussion substitutes last December.
It is expected to run through August 2022. U.S. Soccer is working with the top men's and women's leagues, as well as the United Soccer League and the National Independent Soccer Association, to implement the pilot program protocol across the sport in the United States. “We do think it’s incredibly important for players and player safety, and it speaks to our role of being a leader in this area and prioritizing