Is artificial turf going to be the surface of the future in North American soccer? Charles Boehm's longform piece in MLS Soccer.com's The Word series looks into those prospects. Whether or not one likes artificial turf, it is here to stay for now.
According to Grant Wahl, the US Soccer Federation has softened its stance on allowing World Cup Qualifying matches to be played on temporary grass laid over turf.
Missouri athletic director Mike Alden recently wrote an open letter to fans regarding the Tigers' move to the SEC. In it, he mentioned Mizzou's intention to replace Faurot Field's existing artificial turf with a new synthetic playing surface. Dawg Sports explains why the Southeastern Conference's newest member should switch to natural grass, instead.
