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Very happy about that the spotlight is now being shown that u.s. soccer and soccer in general does have a concussion situation that needs to be addressed. i am glad that u.s. soccer is starting to take that first step to address it. >> so as we look at this, we are also asking our viewers what they think of our pulse question today, will banning headers for kids under 11 help prevent brain injuries, go check it out, but as this was described to me by someone who i love dearly, my executive producer, being able to head the ball is a weapon in the game. this is something that kids try to learn t...

To teach kids the proper way to do this. do you think these new rules will prevent proper instruction and training? >> it remains to be seen. we need to get more detail. it's very critical that we understand that one third of concussions happen in soccer in middle school from kids attempting to head a ball an enso if we don't e almost nate that we have over 35,000 concussions a year that are preventable with the stroke of a pen so, you know, it's a great first step because it used to be able to head a ball at 6 years old. now we'll have kids a lot -- let their brains develop over time and safe...

Younger age is definitely a great asset to have as a player. i think one of the things that's missing in this initiative is the idea of protection. i think protection is something that helps so by that i mean head gear. >> i just want to point out to everybody, we are looking at a video of you doing headers and teaching some kids in front of the goal proper skills with it. they are wearing head bands. explain what these are. >> yes. those are the unequal halos made by unequal.com. those kids are learning from myself and allie creager the proper way to head the ball. these kids can learn the pr...

We look right now. this was at 27% now. now it's 57%. for those of our vuters saying yes. 43% say no. now a shift in the percentages now as those points rising and dropping accordingly. especially talking about this and saying prevent brain injuries and people say that practice is necessary, especially when it comes to this maneuver, a heading that is -- takes the skill and talent for many to do, especially when it comes to on the field and keep the conversation going as we continue these -- tallying the votes. we asked you will banning headers for the kids under 11 prevent the brain injuries?...

Laws and standards. thank you again. when we come back, the melee in milwaukee. what do look out at the republican debate tonight in milwaukee. i'll be joined by chris matthews and chuck todd and talking about it earlier just a little bill while ago with a goalie. will the new rules on kids and headers in soccer make a difference? i'll talk to the executive director of the legacy association. you can weigh in with your thoughts. ♪ the way i see it,