Gotham FC will not host their NWSL semifinal against Kansas City Current at Sports Illustrated Stadium after all. The match on Sunday has been relocated to Icahn Stadium because of concerns about the playing surface.
Pitch criticised after quarterfinal
Gotham’s previous outing, a quarterfinal against the Seattle Reign, left the pitch under scrutiny. The surface was described as ‘atrocious’, and that assessment prompted the decision to find an alternative venue for the semifinal.
Semifinal moved
Rather than stage the game at their scheduled home ground, the club and the league opted for Icahn Stadium, ensuring the showdown with Kansas City Current can go ahead on Sunday in a setting that meets the required standard.
Source: www.cbssports.com
