# Q-Collar Week in Review (August 29th) **Type**: Weekly sports performance recap **Series**: Q-Collar Week in Review (ongoing weekly series since 2022) **Author**: Billy Grossman **Publisher**: Q30 Innovations **Published**: August 29, 2022 **URL**: https://q30.com/blogs/blog/q-collar-week-in-review-august-29th **Tags**: football, soccer, team sports, week in review ## Subject Recap of on-field performances by athletes wearing the Q-Collar across the prior week of professional and collegiate sports. ## Q-Collar Context The Q-Collar is an FDA-cleared Class II medical device that applies light bilateral compression to the internal jugular veins. It is designed to help protect the brain during repetitive sub-concussive head impact exposure in sports. ## Leagues / Sports Covered - See visible article for full breakdown. ## Highlighted Performances See visible article for full breakdown. ## Call-to-action Athletes wearing the Q-Collar can submit highlights or photos via social DM or [email protected] to be featured in a future weekly review. ## Related - Series index: https://q30.com/blogs/blog - Q-Collar product page: https://q30.com/products/q-collar - About the Q-Collar science: https://q30.com/pages/the-science

This week was another strong one for Q-Collar athletes. Check out the highlights below.

National Football League (NFL)

  • Colby Parkinson caught one pass for eleven yards in the Seattle Seahawks’ preseason finale, a 27-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
  • Shaq Thompson of the Carolina Panthers is collared up! Check out this photo of Thompson as he gears up for the regular season!

 Major League Soccer (MLS)

  • Jeremy Ebobisse started for the San Jose Earthquakes in their 1-0 nail-biting loss to Sporting Kansas City. 

National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL)

  • Rocky Rodriguez came off the bench and scored a goal in the Portland Thorns’ 3-1 loss to the North Carolina Courage. Check out this highlight of Rodriguez’s goal at 2:42!
  • Emily Menges and Meghan Klingenberg each also appeared in both Portland Thorns’ matches this week, a 3-1 loss to the Courage and a 2-0 loss to the San Diego Wave.
  • Megan Reid of Angel City FC was collared up for her start yesterday, a 3-1 victory over Gotham FC!

NCAA Soccer

  • University of Maryland Men’s Soccer players Christopher Rindov and Malcolm Johnson both started in both of Maryland’s matches last week, a 1-1 draw with Liberty University and a 2-1 victory against the ninth-ranked University of New Hampshire.. Check out this shot of Malcolm Johnson from their match against Liberty!
  • University of Pennsylvania Forward Janae Stewart appeared in both Quakers’ matches, a 0-0 draw against Temple University and a 1-1 draw against the University of Maryland.
  • Utah Valley University Midfielder Diego Castillo has joined the Q-Collar team! Check out his announcement post!

    Want to be featured in an upcoming week? Send us a highlight or picture with your name and team via social DM or at [email protected] to be included in future reviews!

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