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EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 53 MIN

ACLs and the Women’s Game: What’s Really Going On?

from Play Free FC · host Freddy Cavin

ACL injuries are everywhere in the women’s game right now. But why?In this episode, I sit down with Pete Zulia, co-founder of Oxford Physical Therapy and a board-certified sports clinical specialist who’s spent decades in the trenches helping athletes recover and get back to what they love. Pete was also my guy. He guided me through two ACLs and multiple knee surgeries, so this one hits close to home.We get into what’s actually going on in the women’s game. Why ACL injuries are happening more, where things are breaking down, and what’s being missed in training, rehab, and return to play.Pete brings the details. What real rehab should look like. Where athletes get rushed. What parents and coaches don’t always see. And how the small things, done right or wrong, change everything.This isn’t surface level. This is the stuff that actually matters.If you’re a player, parent, or coach in the women’s game, this one is a must.Let’s get into this JAWN! Check out YSC educator Mark Franek's book: https://www.amazon.com/American-Soccer-Nation-Remarkable-150-Year/dp/1637748647Check out Hill & Sea: 🌊https://hillandseaco.com/Stop by Philly Soft Pretzel Factory in Langhorne...mention "Play Free FC" and get yourself a free pretzel.

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