USSF defends use of temporary grass field in Cincinnati

CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. Soccer Federation called Cincinnati “a perfect host” for its June 9 exhibition against Venezuela, a day after the U.S. National Soccer Team Players Association claimed the Nippert Stadium playing surface is dangerous.
Players said the temporary grass field on top of the venue’s artificial turf “is a threat to player safety.”
The USSF issued a statement Friday saying the game was scheduled “to connect with Cincinnati’s growin