Project ACL Launched to Combat ACL Injuries in Women's Soccer
The three-year study, backed by FIFPRO and Nike, aims to address the high incidence of ACL injuries among female players.
- 'Project ACL' is a collaborative effort involving FIFPRO, Nike, and Leeds Beckett University to study ACL injuries in the Women's Super League.
- The project responds to calls from players for more research into one of the most common injuries in women's soccer.
- Research will focus on environmental and workload factors that contribute to a higher risk of ACL injuries in women.
- High-profile cases like Sam Kerr and Alexia Putellas have underscored the urgency of addressing these injuries.
- A UK parliament report highlighted systemic gender inequalities in sports, citing inadequate footwear for women as a contributing factor.