Alamodome Field For USA vs. Mexico Friendly Looks Treacherous
By Ty Duffy
The playing surface at the Alamodome. Not exactly pristine. Looks better suited for the inside of a sketchy van: pic.twitter.com/x3pLDNYyMz
— Ives Galarcep (@SoccerByIves) April 14, 2015
U.S. Soccer overlaid sod onto bare concrete at the Alamodome for a friendly with Mexico. This was an ingenious solution to the dearth of large capacity sports venues in the continental U.S. capable of hosting an event on a Wednesday night in April.
The pitch, as a logical consequence, looks lumpy and terrible. Mexico refused to train on it. The match is set to be played as scheduled. Look forward to watching 22 men try not to ruin their knees. U.S. Soccer pledges it will look better tomorrow night.
If you’re planning to buy green spray paint in the greater San Antonio area, you may be SOL.
#USMNT out to train here at Alamodome. Surface is patchy. Seams still evident from sodding process. #USAvMEX pic.twitter.com/IHhoC9oCLa
— Kyle McCarthy (@kylejmccarthy) April 14, 2015