Almost a month after a landmark court ruling required the US Soccer Federation to initiate standard protocols to follow when a player is deemed to have suffered a concussion; the USSF launched a wide-ranging player health and safety program designed to prevent and reduce injuries in soccer players of all ages. In a statement regarding the […]
I watch Tennis for a few reasons: Roger Federer’s graceful class, Djokovic’s never-say-die approach, and that square box in the corner that measures serves. I remember Goran Ivanisevic setting records in the 90’s with his monstrous serve. I recall how amazed I was at someone with the ability to make a tiny green ball travel […]
On September 23rd, we covered the possibility that the MLS was considering leading the way in implementing video replay in soccer. This week, ESPN broke the news that the league has confirmed the first trials of video refereeing, with the goal of making the system available for world soccer within the next year. MLS’s enthusiasm […]
FIFA and the International Football Association Board (IFAB), the governing body that determines the rules of soccer, are requesting producers of electronic performance and tracking systems (EPTS) to present their technologies in an effort to develop one standard for the sport that may ultimately be used in matches. These business presentations will occur during the […]
FIFA might be in turmoil at the moment with Swiss authorities conducting criminal investigations against the organization’s beleaguered president Sepp Blatter, however it still holds the keys to technology’s introduction into the game. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) recently reached out to FIFA and IFAB in a bid to gain permission to introduce video refereeing […]
