This week, writer Charles Boehm examines the role of artificial turf in the future of soccer in North America, and whether or not the surface's critics will one day waver on one of the sport's ...

Artificial turf also does not release cleats as easily and puts more strain ... including professional soccer. Sports teams should continue to look for ways to decrease injury risk.

SAO PAULO (AP) — Neymar, Memphis Depay and Thiago Silva are among the leading Brazilian footballers protesting against using artificial turf for league ... simple as that. Soccer is natural ...