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Defending champion Gotham FC will host the Kansas City Current in the NWSL semifinal on Sunday at Icahn Stadium on Randall's Island in New York City, a 5,000-seat venue, after moving the match from Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, because of poor field conditions. Gotham said the decision was difficult and aimed at giving its players a high-quality surface, and it was made after talks with coach Juan Carlos Amorós, team captains and ownership. ESPN reported that Gotham, the NWSL and the New York Red Bulls, the primary tenants at SI Stadium, could not agree on a feasible way to resod the field there. Players and coaches from Gotham and Seattle Reign FC described the field as atrocious after Gotham's quarterfinal win there on Sunday. The move also means many fans will not be able to attend, as the venue holds far fewer people than SI Stadium, a point Gotham defender Tierna Davidson acknowledged. The Red Bulls ultimately have final say over the field, and the NWSL said the decision followed a review of venue options, including surface quality and competitive considerations.