2015 Women's World Cup Thread

[Barrister]

Curious how many people around the world pay attention to this one.

I was pleasantly surprised at how huge the crowd was for today's opening game (in Edmonton) for Canada v China.  52,000 or so.  And Canada managed a late goal to win 1-0.   

So - anyone else watching?

[sbr]

Is Alex Morgan playing?

I won't be watching either way, but I suppose there is a minuscule chance I would watch if she was.

I suppose I would possibly watch when the US women play in and win the final game. #ihopeabbywambachpissescanadaoffagain

[Admiral Yi]

I've seen Hope Solo's snatch.

[Syt]

I hear they're playing on artificial turf?

[Barrister]

I hear they're playing on artificial turf?

Yes - and what of it?

If they can play football on turf, they can play soccer on turf.

[Syt]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/womens-world-cup-will-be-played-on-lush-green-artificial-turf/2015/06/05/a786a0ac-0b8d-11e5-951e-8e15090d64ae_story.html

Numerous studies have explored the impact of artificial turf on the game and the body. The conclusion: In fear of injury, players are less likely to use slide tackles; the stress on joints increases; skin abrasions are more pronounced; additional recovery time is needed between matches; and with the ball moving quicker, a pinball effect threatens to destroy the rhythm of the game.

[Admiral Yi]

Yes - and what of it?

If they can play football on turf, they can play soccer on turf.

Not sure I follow your logic counselor.  In soccer the ball is in contact with the ground most of the time.  The physics of the ball and surface interacting are going to have a big impact on play.

[Barrister]

Yes - and what of it?

If they can play football on turf, they can play soccer on turf.

Not sure I follow your logic counselor.  In soccer the ball is in contact with the ground most of the time.  The physics of the ball and surface interacting are going to have a big impact on play.

The complaints about turf though aren't based on the interaction between the ball and the surface - it's between the players and the surface.

North American football has much greater interaction between the players and the surface than does soccer.

And of course, other than Moncton, all the stadiums for the WWC are all CFL stadiums.

[Drakken]

Did Tancredi play against China today? I watched part of the second half but she seemed to be nowhere around. 

[PRC]

I've seen Hope Solo's snatch.

Did you smell it?

[Admiral Yi]

It smelled like...victory.

[Zanza]

Yes - and what of it?

If they can play football on turf, they can play soccer on turf.

Football players typically have their legs covered and they typically don't do sliding tackles that are very common in soccer. Much less injury prone.

[FunkMonk]

Yes - and what of it?

If they can play football on turf, they can play soccer on turf.

Not sure I follow your logic counselor.  In soccer the ball is in contact with the ground most of the time.  The physics of the ball and surface interacting are going to have a big impact on play.

The complaints about turf though aren't based on the interaction between the ball and the surface - it's between the players and the surface.

North American football has much greater interaction between the players and the surface than does soccer.

And of course, other than Moncton, all the stadiums for the WWC are all CFL stadiums.

Playing soccer on turf sucks.

[Liep]

Also, generally football players don't wear protective equipment like they do in North American football.

[Liep]

Saw the replay of Canada - China.

Not at all impressed by China. Canada seem to have some players with good technique but most of their players were really insecure, perhaps it's just opening game jitters. Generally a poorly played game.