The grass vs. turf debate, part MMXLVII: Why turf is the option for the Women’s World Cup 31 Jul 2013 The grass vs. turf debate was a topic of debate once again on Wednesday, during a sponsored conference call with three members of the women’s national team — Rhian Wilkinson, Erin McLeod and Diana Matheson — and Women’s World Cup communications officer Sandra Gage.