NEW YORK (May 8, 2023) - In a collaborative effort to discuss information about head injury prevention and management in the sport of soccer, U.S. Soccer, Major League Soccer (MLS), the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and the United Soccer League (USL) will host a health and safety summit, “Head Injury Summit II; From Science to the Field”, on May 17-18 in Chicago.
With the mission of presenting evidence-based principles, policies, and procedures regarding head injuries, “Head Injury Summit II” will include two days of presentations and panel discussions led by medical professionals, stakeholders and researchers. Similar to the inaugural domestic summit hosted in New York in 2017 following the 5th International Conference on Concussion in Sport, the 2023 summit in Chicago will open with an embargoed presentation of key findings and conclusions from the 6th International Conference on Concussion in Sport held in Amsterdam, Netherlands in October 2022.
Beyond the scientific and medical presentations, the summit will provide a forum for expert discussion about advancements surrounding concussion care and player safety relevant to various ages and levels of soccer participation.
Media interested in learning more about the “Head Injury Summit II; From Science to the Field” or attending the summit should contact Luis LLeyva@ussoccer.org or Lauren.Hayes@MLSsoccer.com.
Media members with approved credentials will be welcome to join Day One of the summit on May 17 and will have the opportunity to speak with the summit co-chairs in a media availability that afternoon.
Media Schedule
Day One – May 17, 2023
7 a.m. - Media Check-In Opens (Media may pick up credentials at any time during the day)
7:45 a.m. - “Head Injury Summit II; From Science to the Field” Day One
5:30 p.m. - Media Availability with the summit co-chairs:
- Dr. Margot Putukian, MD, FACSM, FAMSSM, MLS CMO
- Dr. George Chiampas, DO, CAQSM, U.S. Soccer CMO
- Dr. Cindy Chang, MD, FACSM, FAMSSM, NWSL CMO
