Will Soccer ever make it in America?

[body88]

Why or why not? Would any of you  be willing to attend a game? I was not a fan until I attended a game

[mightymouse72]

hope not, it's boring

[body88]

hope not, it's boring

No more boring then baseball. Hockey is pretty boring also. Baseball in America is filled with passion and pride for ones team. I think if the same feeling could be applied to soccer it would work.

[Camel Jockey]

Baseball in America is filled with passion and pride for ones team. I think if the same feeling could be applied to soccer it would work.

Bingo! But it's not gonna happen, can't just start up something like that right away especially when people's alligence are with baseball and football.

In Europe there aren't any rivals for soccer's market, it's a different case in America.

[body88]

Bingo! But it's not gonna happen, can't just start up something like that right away especially when people's alligence are with baseball and football.

In Europe there aren't any rivals for soccer's market, it's a different case in America.

Exactly.

[Dos Equis]

Uh . . . habla espanol?     It is already apparently pretty huge in California, from a ratings standpoint.  As the Hispanic population continues to explode, the interest in soccer will continue to grow IMO. 

But I think it's dreadfully boring too. 

[scooter]

I play indoor soccer it is prett fun. I think that if it was taken seriously and people attended a game that most opinions would change

[Dos Equis]

I play softball every weekend and it's very fun.     I doubt most people who didn't grow up watching soccer (and aren't transplants) will become fans of a game that often ends with a final score of 1-0. 

[body88]

I play indoor soccer it is prett fun. I think that if it was taken seriously and people attended a game that most opinions would change

I agree, I attended a revs game and my opinion changed. If people would give it a chance they might be surprised.

[body88]

I play softball every weekend and it's very fun.     I doubt most people who didn't grow up watching soccer (and aren't transplants) will become fans of a game that often ends with a final score of 1-0. 

This is a good point. I think there is talk of changing the rules for American Soccer to provide more scoring.

[Camel Jockey]

Uh . . . habla espanol?     It is already apparently pretty huge in California, from a ratings standpoint.  As the Hispanic population continues to explode, the interest in soccer will continue to grow IMO. 

But I think it's dreadfully boring too. 

Well there was a huge interest in the world cup here in NY. Everyone had something to say about Ziddane's headbutt.

[Drij]

Yes

[body88]

Well there was a huge interest in the world cup here in NY. Everyone had something to say about Ziddane's headbutt.

Same deal here in Boston.....

[mightymouse72]

any game you play is much more fun than watching it. soccer more so.  i played tons of soccer growing up and loved it.  i tried to watch one the world cup games last year.  the entire game no one scored.  and all the fans screaming their heads off.  i don't get it. 

Baseball can be slow, but not boring.  i love watching a good pitching duel. 

[body88]

any game you play is much more fun than watching it. soccer more so.  i played tons of soccer growing up and loved it.  i tried to watch one the world cup games last year.  the entire game no one scored.  and all the fans screaming their heads off.  i don't get it. 

Baseball can be slow, but not boring.  i love watching a good pitching duel. 

Good point, but the same could be said for a soccer fan, watching a baseball fan screaming his head of to a pitching duel

[mightymouse72]

Good point, but the same could be said for a soccer fan, watching a baseball fan screaming his head of to a pitching duel

agreed.  i guess you just have to know how to watch the sport. 

then again, a pitching duel isn't very exciting. it's like going to an art gallery, it can be beautiful but not "edge of your seat."

BBing is the same way.  I've been to some shows that put me to sleep. 

[body88]

agreed.  i guess you just have to know how to watch the sport. 

then again, a pitching duel isn't very exciting. it's like going to an art gallery, it can be beautiful but not "edge of your seat."

BBing is the same way.  I've been to some shows that put me to sleep. 

You put it perfectly. If mls can get people to appreciate a fantastic goal the way American apprecite the art of a heated pitching duel, or a brilliant 50 yard rush, they will be in business.

[Diesel1]

I think yes it will one day. Isn't soccer the most popular partcipant sport it the States amongst school kids? These are the kids that MLS needs to go after and to keep them playing and supporting soccer past age 13/14.

More americans went to the World Cup in Germany last year than any previous wc. There's a fanbase there, it just needs building on. Beckham will help do this.

Oh yeah, in a couple of years you'll get sick to death of hearing about 'posh and becks' believe me



Looks like some are already  

[Your MAAAAaaaa]

I would bone her hard however annoying the bitch is!!


Ya with me?


ta ta

[Faust]

It'll keep growing. More kids in the USA are playing it, those are the fans of tomorrow.
Add a latino fanbase.

The fact that it doesn't require to be a genetic beast to excel is important as well. Let's face it, blacks have a major advantage in basketball/am. football.
In soccer everyone can excell, so i expect it will become popular among asians, latino's and whites.

[OzmO]

Never.

It boring.

Not enough scoring.

Americans like to score.

Score: touchdowns, baskets, weed, tail, etc...

[Your MAAAAaaaa]

Never.

It boring.

Not enough scoring.

Americans like to score.

Score: touchdowns, baskets, weed, tail, etc...

except after playing soccer you grow to love the game, it's not the biggest sport in the world for nothing.


watch it begin to dominate th US!!

ta ta

[kh300]

take the typical new yorker,, at one time of the year your routing for either the mets or yankees,, in the fall you got the giants or the jets,, in the winter you got the nets or the nicks,, you  also got the islanders or the rangers,, on top of that you got all the college sports.. and thats the same for whatever city you live near

we just cant handle another sport

[OzmO]

except after playing soccer you grow to love the game, it's not the biggest sport in the world for nothing.


watch it begin to dominate th US!!

ta ta

I hear ya.  I played football all my life so i can see what you mean.


Soccer will  never dominate in the US BTW. 

[RUDE BUOY]

any of you boys know if seattle has a team or detriot fuck if and state close to canada i would go to games