Reports in Mexico stated El Tri had real concerns about the stadium's pitch, but U.S. Soccer insists conditions will be playable.
SAN ANTONIO -- The most anticipated friendly in North America has been sold out for months, but reports emerged on Tuesday claiming the U.S. national team's clash with Mexico might not happen because of poor field conditions at the Alamodome.
U.S. Soccer worked quickly to address claims from media reports from Mexico that suggested El Tri was ready to pull out of the friendly if the temporary grass field installed in the Alamodome was not improved.