
The World Cup just completely exposed the NFL’s "natural grass is too difficult" excuse.
For years, NFL owners have told players and fans that switching from artificial turf to natural grass is just too expensive, too difficult logistically, or impossible in northern climates.
Yet, with the World Cup coming to North America, turf stadiums across the country are suddenly figuring out how to install world-class natural grass fields just to satisfy FIFA's strict requirements.
This write-up breaks down the exact double standard happening right now, which stadiums are changing their fields for FIFA, and why the NFLPA needs to use this as leverage!