October 22, 2025- Cleveland Clinic hosted the FIFPRO Player IQ Tech Experience Tour from October 12–14 in Cleveland, Ohio, along with FIFPRO, the global representative organization for professional football players, and the Major League Soccer Players Association (MLSPA). The global event brought together more than 100 leaders from sports, medicine, technology, and performance science to explore the intersection of innovation and athlete wellbeing — including advances in artificial intelligence, biometrics, and data-driven performance analytics designed to enhance player recovery, safety, and long-term health.
Cleveland was specifically chosen by FIFPRO due to Cleveland Clinic’s expertise in sports medicine and player health, Cleveland Clinic is currently developing its Global Peak Performance Center (GPPC), which will serve as a hub for research, innovation, and multidisciplinary collaboration to improve athlete performance, recovery, and long-term health outcomes.