What are the long-term risks of heading in soccer? In the long-term, heading in soccer may increase the risk of developing neurodegenerative disease and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). By Antonia Gallagher|2026-07-10T18:03:47-04:00July 10, 2026|FAQ - AAIC Soccer|Comments Off on What are the long-term risks of heading in soccer? Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! About the Author: Antonia Gallagher