Gotham's NWSL semifinal match moved because of field conditions at home stadium

Gotham FC announced Monday that it is moving its National Women’s Soccer League semifinal playoff match against the Kansas City Current because of the field conditions at the team’s home stadium in New Jersey.President of Soccer Operations Yael Averbuch West said the game will be played Sunday at the much smaller Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island in Manhattan.“This was an extremely difficult decision, and one we did not take lightly," Averbuch West said in a letter to fans. ”After thoughtful consultation with coach Juan Carlos Amorós, our team captains, and our ownership, we felt it was important to prioritize a playing surface that appropriately allows our athletes to perform at their best. Providing our players with a high-quality surface to compete is a responsibility we take very seriously.”Amorós had decried the state of the field at Sports Illustrated Stadium following Gotham's 1-0 quarterfinal victory over the Seattle Reign on Sunday. "I feel the obligation to almost apologize f