Players union opposes U.S. friendly in Cincinnati over playing surface

U.S. Head Coach Gregg Berhalter joins the Heineken ESPN FC Boot Room to talk all things Gold Cup and his ambition to win the tournament. Peter Vermes explains to ESPN FC why USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter's system needs to be implemented throughout the U.S. men's youth program. American soccer players are objecting to the decision by the U.S. Soccer Federation to have them play Venezuela at Cincinnati's Nippert Stadium, claiming the playing surface is dangerous. The match will serve as the U.S. team's final preparation match ahead of the 2019 Gold Cup, and will also mark the first time the U.S. has played in Cincinnati. CONCACAF Gold Cup When, where and who: All you need to know about the finals Jeff Carlisle's Gold Cup group-by-group breakdown - 2019 Gold Cup daily fixtures schedule The U.S. National Soccer Team Players Association (USNSTPA) released a statement opposing the match, which will be played on a temporary grass field on...

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