Here’s how it works: Each professional soccer player will carry a small data chip in a protective pocket on the base layer of their jersey. The chip will sit between the shoulder blades. Thanks to a series of electrodes and sensors embedded into the base layer of the fabric, the chip will be able to wirelessly transport 200 data records per second from each player and route the information to a nearby computer system. That information will not only provide details on performance, but also analysis, and can be easily accessed on a coach’s iPad. (Fans will also have access to the live data). (via Major League Soccer Wants to Be First ‘Smart League’)