HONOLULU — Aloha Stadium officials have opened their doors to the media to show the condition of the playing field.
HONOLULU — Aloha Stadium officials have opened their doors to the media to show the condition of the playing field.
The Honolulu stadium became the center of a dispute when the U.S. women’s soccer team abruptly canceled a game citing poor turf conditions.
The U.S. Soccer Federation says the stadium’s field was unsafe and unplayable. But stadium officials say the turf is still under warranty and hasn’t had any issues.
Joshua Wisch, spokesman for the Hawaii Attorney General, says he opened the stadium Friday after several media requests. He says the only changes made since the canceled game included putting up goal posts, taking down signs and re-striping the field.
The game was part of a 10-city tour following the team’s victory in the Women’s World Cup this past summer.