Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries have sidelined some of the sport’s top women players, bringing renewed urgency to one of women’s football’s most persistent challenges. In Reuters, Philip O’Connor speaks with Stephen Smith, CEO of Kitman Labs, who believes data holds the key to change.

By partnering with teams and leagues—including NWSL champions NY/NJ Gotham FC—Kitman Labs is integrating performance, health, and menstrual cycle data to uncover the underlying factors contributing to injury risk and build more effective prevention strategies.

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