The New York Times

Wolves’ Tolu Arokodare and hair-pulling: Why is it a red card offence?

Daniel Ballard became the second player after Michael Keane to be sent off for pulling Tolu Arokodare's hair Mike Egerton - PA Images via Getty Images This is an updated version of an article that was ...
The New York Times

Three words: Why are we seeing more hair-pulling and is this NWSL’s ‘red-card era’?

Reyna Reyes was sent off in March for hair-pulling Al Sermeno/ISI Photos It appears the National Women’s Soccer League has entered its red card era. Across 75 matches, 11 have been given, roughly one ...