The USWNT played Canada in the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup semifinal in San Diego, winning in penalties after playing to a 2-2 tie, but that’s not the most noteworthy thing here.
No, it was the fact that the team played on an extremely wet, waterlogged field that had everyone slipping and sliding all over Snapdragon Stadium, and everyone wondered if the game should have been played in the first place. You can read more about all that at Pro Soccer Wire.
With puddles everywhere, rain falling and wind blowing, there were plenty of photos of all the rain-soaked action:
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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 06: Emily Fox #23 of the United States kicks the ball while being chased by Olivia Smith #23 of Canada in extra time during the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup semifinals at Snapdragon Stadium on March 06, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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United States’ Alex Morgan, above, collides with Canada’s Vanessa Gilles during the first half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup women’s soccer tournament semifinal match, Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 06: Emily Fox #23 of the United States kicks the ball while being defended by Jessie Fleming #17 of Canada in the second half during the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup semifinals at Snapdragon Stadium on March 06, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 06: Evelyne Viens #11 of Canada and Naomi Girma #4 of the United States chase after the ball in the second half during the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup semifinals at Snapdragon Stadium on March 06, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 06: Kailen Sheridan #1 of Canada kicks the ball while being chased by Sophia Smith #11 of the United States in the second half during the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup semifinals at Snapdragon Stadium on March 06, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 06: Sophia Smith #11 of the United States and Vanessa Gilles #14 of Canada chase after the ball in the second half during the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup semifinals at Snapdragon Stadium on March 06, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 06: Alyssa Naeher #1 of the United States makes a save in front of Emily Fox #23 and Adriana Leon #19 of Canada in the second half during the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup semifinals at Snapdragon Stadium on March 06, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
