well done USA

blugill · 06-28-2009, 09:08 AM

I've always heard it would take a big win for US soccer to get back on the map again and gain the large following soccer gets worldwide.

I really don't think even winning the world cup would do it. Its not about understanding the game or playing the game its just that we as Americans have so many entertainment options that soccer will likely just remain a niche sport here.

Just as baseball or football aren't popular in other countries, soccer will never gain the popularity enjoyed in other countries.

I want to see the US win anything on the world stage but I hate it when all of the soccer elitists complain that we "just don't get it" or are too stupid to understand the game.

shilala · 06-28-2009, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by blugill

I've always heard it would take a big win for US soccer to get back on the map again and gain the large following soccer gets worldwide.

I really don't think even winning the world cup would do it. Its not about understanding the game or playing the game its just that we as Americans have so many entertainment options that soccer will likely just remain a niche sport here.

Just as baseball or football aren't popular in other countries, soccer will never gain the popularity enjoyed in other countries.

I want to see the US win anything on the world stage but I hate it when all of the soccer elitists complain that we "just don't get it" or are too stupid to understand the game.

Soccer is just really slow, boring hockey. There's really nothing to "get".
(I coached soccer for 6 or 7 years, won 4 season championships. Lots of days I'd rather have gone to a dentist appointment.)

floydpink · 06-28-2009, 09:19 AM

I love the USA, but at 2pm today, they meet the buzzsaw called Brazil.

blugill · 06-28-2009, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

I love the USA, but at 2pm today, they meet the buzzsaw called Brazil.

That's alright, lets see Brazil put together a football team and try to go across the middle against Ray Lewis or put together a D line that could contain Adrian Peterson!

I'd love to see Manning or Brady pick apart the Brazilian D!

reggiebuckeye · 06-28-2009, 12:47 PM

1-0 USA in the 10th min. What a shock.

St. Lou Stu · 06-28-2009, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by reggiebuckeye

1-0 USA in the 10th min. What a shock.

Dude, I'm speechless.

2-0

06-28-2009, 09:08 AM	#1
blugill Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Enid, Oklahoma Posts: 867 Trading: (10)	Re: well done USA I've always heard it would take a big win for US soccer to get back on the map again and gain the large following soccer gets worldwide. I really don't think even winning the world cup would do it. Its not about understanding the game or playing the game its just that we as Americans have so many entertainment options that soccer will likely just remain a niche sport here. Just as baseball or football aren't popular in other countries, soccer will never gain the popularity enjoyed in other countries. I want to see the US win anything on the world stage but I hate it when all of the soccer elitists complain that we "just don't get it" or are too stupid to understand the game.

06-28-2009, 09:19 AM	#3
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: well done USA I love the USA, but at 2pm today, they meet the buzzsaw called Brazil. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

06-28-2009, 12:47 PM	#5
reggiebuckeye Exploring all slopes Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ummm Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 348 Trading: (17)	Re: well done USA 1-0 USA in the 10th min. What a shock. __________________ Exploring new slopes everyday.