The U.S. and North Korean women's soccer team have been bonding a little over pool and table tennis in the common room of their Glasgow hotel -- despite not been able to communicate much due to a language barrier.
The Americans say they want to learn more about the North Koreans.
"From, like, a humane level, I want to know what their lives are like," said forward Abby Wambach. "And what they do for fun."
The teams' off-the-field routines have little in common. The Americans spend their free time shopping, sightseeing and eating out. But the North Koreans have been cloistered in their hotel.
Asked why his players don't get out and about, coach Sin Ui Gun -- through the interpreter -- gave three reasons: The training schedule is too busy, it rains too much, and the players like staying indoors.
"A few of us were talking about the bus ride here -- what are the North Koreans doing on their bus?" Wambach said. "Honestly, do they have computers? Are they watching television shows like we are? What are they doing to be, like, normal? Sure, those questions cross our minds."
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