Whether you like it or not, the quality of soccer often comes down to the pitch. Only now do we have sharper tools to measure its quality

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Even the field for the World Cup final is for sale.FIFA, accused of charging high prices for this year’s tournament in the United States, is selling…

Players and coaches have criticized the quality of the field at MetLife, which usually uses an artificial surface for NFL games of the New York Giants and Jets.

The weather and pitch in New Jersey have been concerns compared to other potential hosts, but FIFA can sell 10,000 more tickets there.