Recent studies have been showing that there have been far more head injuries in soccer than had previously been realized. Indications are that causes of these injuries are head-to-head, elbow-to-head, head-to-goalpost, etc., and there is strong indication that head protection would be advised. In fact, both U.S. Soccer and NFHS have sanctioned the use of headgear meeting particular requirements.

Two headgear manufacturers who meet NHFS requirements (though they do not explicitly endorse or recommend them) are:

• The DonJoy Hat Trick™
• The F90 Club / Select / Premier
which can be purchased at The Sports Authority