Rodman Says 42,175-Fan NWSL Match Should Not Have Been Played as Air Quality Turned Unhealthy
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 16
Rodman Says 42,175-Fan NWSL Match Should Not Have Been Played as Air Quality Turned Unhealthy
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 16
Summary
42,175 fans filled Citi Field for Gotham FC’s 1-0 win over Washington Spirit, setting a record for a women’s sporting event in New York City despite smoke and heat.
Trinity Rodman said the match should not have been played, arguing that repeated hydration breaks every 15 minutes showed conditions were too harsh for players.
Unhealthy air across the tri-state area came from Canadian wildfires, while temperatures neared triple digits and affected both teams, Rodman said after the loss.
Sunday’s World Cup final at nearby MetLife Stadium could face similar concerns as New Jersey ordered some masks distributed to commuters and Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged residents to stay cool and hydrated.