HONOLULU – The U.S. women’s soccer team abruptly canceled a victory tour exhibition game Sunday against Trinidad and Tobago because of poor field conditions at Aloha Stadium. ADVERTISING HONOLULU – The U.S. women’s soccer team abruptly canceled a victory tour
HONOLULU – The U.S. women’s soccer team abruptly canceled a victory tour exhibition game Sunday against Trinidad and Tobago because of poor field conditions at Aloha Stadium.
U.S. Soccer said in a statement less than 24 hours before the game that “the artificial turf surface is not suitable to hold an international soccer match.” The game was part of a 10-city tour following the team’s victory in the Women’s World Cup this past summer.
The Aloha Stadium surface was tested during training Saturday, “and after all possible options available were considered to get the field in a playable condition, the decision was made by U.S. Soccer to cancel the match.” All tickets will be refunded, U.S. Soccer said.
The move comes two days after U.S. midfielder Megan Rapinoe tore a ligament in her right knee during training in Honolulu. The non-contact injury occurred on a grass training field.
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