Tuesday's Column: Despite concussion, classy Southern California native Conrad bows out of MLS with sense of humor intact

Dressed in a black suit for his self-described wake, Chivas USA defender Jimmy Conrad bade farewell to MLS last Thursday (Photo courtesy Chivas USA).

Read about the reasons for Jimmy Conrad's retirement in today's column.

Incidentally, MLS sent me a few more details of the enhanced protocols they implemented to deal with concussions, which include:

*Outside consultation - Every team has an independent neuropsychologist who works with the team doctor and head trainer to administer tests and interpret the results.

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