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Can You Play Soccer With No ACL?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Timothy Onkst

The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is vital for athletes, especially in sports that require starting and stopping. There are some players who can function without an ACL and still play effectively, even in the demanding running and cutting sport of soccer.