the turf
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Artificial turf controversy a constant in backdrop of Women's World Cup
Laurent Dubois at Sports Illustrated:
The debate over turf is important, however, as a symptom of something much larger: the ongoing inequalities in support for women’s and men’s soccer programs globally. The artificial turf is a metaphor, a very visible and inescapable reminder many ways in which institutional forces continue to hold back the development of the women’s game, quite literally impacting its most brilliant and inspiring players