Gotham FC's NWSL semifinal against the Kansas City Current has been moved to Icahn Stadium on Randall's Island in New York City. The club announced the change Monday after weeks of complaints about the field at its home, Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey.

The match is still set for Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on ABC.

This is a playoff game with a trip to the NWSL Championship on the line. Sports Illustrated Stadium seats more than 20,000 people. Icahn Stadium holds about 5,000. That means thousands of fans who hoped to see the top seed play at home will miss out. Tickets are being released in phases, starting with season ticket holders.

The field problems were hard to ignore. The grass was covered in brown spots and divots after a rugby event and a New York Red Bulls match. The Red Bulls control the stadium, and Gotham and the league could not agree with them on a fix.

For the players, this one stings. Captain Tierna Davidson wrote directly to fans about the move. "A smaller stadium means many of you will not be there," she shared in a team press release. She added that this team has never needed a perfect setting to make a place feel like home.

Gotham reached the semifinals with a one goal win over the Seattle Reign. The Kansas City Current got here with a one goal win over Angel City FC.

What's next: The Washington Spirit host the Utah Royals in the other NWSL semifinal on Saturday at noon ET at Audi Field. The two winners meet in the NWSL Championship on Saturday, Nov. 21, at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.