A new virtual reality technology has launched to help soccer teams not only spot new talent, but also improve player performance and mental sharpness during rehabilitation from injury. Mi-Hiepa Scout uses a limb tracking system that analyzes the movement of a player’s feet and shins in VR as is applied to individual drills. The creators […]
The U.S. Soccer Federation announced a three-year partnership on Thursday with Opta, a sports analytics company, to give the league access to detailed player data that could be used to enhance fan engagement, develop athlete performance and aid in scouting players. The deal makes Opta, which already provides data analytics to the English Premiere League, […]
Earlier this year, Fantag, a pioneer in mobile video technology, opened an office just across the street from the Sacramento Kings’ Golden 1 Center. Now, the patent-pending video engagement platform has launched with Sacramento Republic FC — the region’s professional soccer club. During Republic FC’s Sept. 23 match against Oklahoma City Energy FC, fans had […]
This week’s guest on the SportTechie Podcast with Bram Weinstein is Antonio Zea, Under Armour’s Senior Director of Global Football, Footwear. Antonio discusses his and Under Armour’s vision for the future of footwear for soccer players throughout the world. How does the boot become an extension of the foot? The future is 3D-printed boots and technologically advanced […]
As wearable GPS devices proliferate to lower rungs of professional teams on down to amateur clubs, this accessibility of tracking information can make the average weekend warrior in a recreational league wonder how he or she stacks up against a favored star from the elite European leagues. Catapult Sports, whose acquisition of Playertek has broadened […]
