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The USWNT gutted out a win on Wednesday night over Canada, but the real story of the night was the game’s playing conditions. 

The first half of the game featured a pitch that was borderline unplayable, with rain creating significant puddles on the pitch. At points, it was impossible for the ball to move, and players could be seen wringing out their jerseys, while others slid across the pitch in an attempt to make a tackle.

Jaedyn Shaw’s opening goal for the US was essentially assisted by a puddle.

A number of the game’s biggest stars called for the match to be postponed due to the playing conditions. 

“Call the game. Don’t wait another minute,” wrote Lauren Holiday, while Sam Mewis questioned why players were being put in potentially unsafe situations.

Similarly, Julie Foudy called it “insane” and noted that “if ball can’t roll, they typically call match.”

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