Soccer's Next Great Arrival is Predicted

[Boom_70]

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/28/sports/soccer/28bids.html?ref=soccer

 

[YankeeFan]

I saw the headline this morning. Couldn't bring myself to read the article.

Let me know when it's arrived.

BTW, did anyone look at the Dog Show's ratings vs. the MLS Cup?

 

[Guy_Incognito]

I saw my favorite thought on this a while back, I think in the Weekly Standard. Saying that soccer is the US sport of the future is like saying apple juice is the drink of the future. People always predict this because kids play soccer, but that's because it's easier to be agile with your feet at a younger age than with your hand (you know what I mean).

 

[zagoshe]

Didn't most of the soccerheads get tired of being owned around here and go elsewhere?

 

[Boomer7]

So, other than the fact that the article has nothing to do with "soccer's next great arrival," and that none of you apparently read it, you've got a great thread here. Keep up the good work.

 

[YankeeFan]

I saw my favorite thought on this a while back, I think in the Weekly Standard. Saying that soccer is the US sport of the future is like saying apple juice is the drink of the future. People always predict this because kids play soccer, but that's because it's easier to be agile with your feet at a younger age than with your hand (you know what I mean).

 

[zagoshe]

So, other than the fact that the article has nothing to do with "soccer's next great arrival," and that none of you apparently read it, you've got a great thread here. Keep up the good work.

Boomer is obviously a soccerhead.

 

[Piotr Rasputin]

I've noticed that a disproportionate number of soccer haters are also conservative politically.

Not sure if clinging to old attitudes, general assholery and being xenophobic have anything to do with this, but it would certainly make an interesting study.

 

[zagoshe]

I've noticed that a disproportionate number of soccer haters are also conservative politically.

Not sure if clinging to old attitudes, general assholery and being xenophobic have anything to do with this, but it would certainly make an interesting study.

No, I think soccer hating is pretty much universal among Americans of all races, creeds, colors and political affiliations.

I'm thinking it has to do with the fact that Americans hate pussies and hate sports which cater to pussies.

 

[NoOneLikesUs]

I'm thinking it has to do with the fact that Americans hate pussies and hate sports which cater to pussies.

Yup that's it. You've got it all figured out.

 

[Piotr Rasputin]

I've noticed that a disproportionate number of soccer haters are also conservative politically.

Not sure if clinging to old attitudes, general assholery and being xenophobic have anything to do with this, but it would certainly make an interesting study.

No, I think soccer hating is pretty much universal among Americans of all races, creeds, colors and political affiliations.

I'm thinking it has to do with the fact that Americans hate pussies and hate sports which cater to pussies.

Ooh, how to respond!

Um . . . your mother?

 

[zagoshe]

I've noticed that a disproportionate number of soccer haters are also conservative politically.

Not sure if clinging to old attitudes, general assholery and being xenophobic have anything to do with this, but it would certainly make an interesting study.

No, I think soccer hating is pretty much universal among Americans of all races, creeds, colors and political affiliations.

I'm thinking it has to do with the fact that Americans hate pussies and hate sports which cater to pussies.

Ooh, how to respond!

Um . . . your mother?

No I think what you should do is fall down on the ground and roll around like you are dying for five minutes.....

 

[DanOregon]

The thing is - I think soccer HAS arrived. I mean the US team is a regular at the World Cup, famous Euros are playing out their careers in the MLS and some solid American players are gaining notice in European leagues. Pretty amazing. So it isn't the NFL, MLB or the NBA - the thing is, at this point in their development, the NFL, MLB and the NBA couldn't hold a candle to their present day incarnations either.

 

[Piotr Rasputin]

The thing is - I think soccer HAS arrived. I mean the US team is a regular at the World Cup, famous Euros are playing out their careers in the MLS and some solid American players are gaining notice in European leagues. Pretty amazing. So it isn't the NFL, MLB or the NBA - the thing is, at this point in their development, the NFL, MLB and the NBA couldn't hold a candle to their present day incarnations either.

I disagree completely.

MLS' goal was always to be able to fill NFL stadiums, and it hasn't come close to achieving that with any consistency.

And yay, they reach the World Cup. Only after beating a bunch of tiny countries smaller than Alabama! And when they get to the World Cup, do they win? Maybe once in a while, but usually not. Wake me - wake ALL Americans - when they win it all!

And it's a sport for wimps. In no other sport do you ever see anyone hit the floor or field unless they've been punched in the face. Soccer players are out of shape, and would get their asses kicked against every single NBA/MLB/NFL player.

Look at the ratings and attendance for MLS. The fact that MLS doesn't get massive ratings or massive crowds show that the sport of soccer in America is completely dead. We've heard about its imminent arrival, and it has been found wanting. Yeah, kids play it, but then they move on to real sports. Except the wimps.

Obama is a socialist. Sarah Palin for President.

 

[Guy_Incognito]

I've noticed that a disproportionate number of soccer haters are also conservative politically.

Not sure if clinging to old attitudes, general assholery and being xenophobic have anything to do with this, but it would certainly make an interesting study.

This has certainly taken a pleasant turn. Good morning to you too.

 

[Shoeless Joe]

The thing is - I think soccer HAS arrived. I mean the US team is a regular at the World Cup, famous Euros are playing out their careers in the MLS and some solid American players are gaining notice in European leagues. Pretty amazing. So it isn't the NFL, MLB or the NBA - the thing is, at this point in their development, the NFL, MLB and the NBA couldn't hold a candle to their present day incarnations either.

I disagree completely.

MLS' goal was always to be able to fill NFL stadiums, and it hasn't come close to achieving that with any consistency.

And yay, they reach the World Cup. Only after beating a bunch of tiny countries smaller than Alabama! And when they get to the World Cup, do they win? Maybe once in a while, but usually not. Wake me - wake ALL Americans - when they win it all!

And it's a sport for wimps. In no other sport do you ever see anyone hit the floor or field unless they've been punched in the face. Soccer players are out of shape, and would get their asses kicked against every single NBA/MLB/NFL player.

Look at the ratings and attendance for MLS. The fact that MLS doesn't get massive ratings or massive crowds show that the sport of soccer in America is completely dead. We've heard about its imminent arrival, and it has been found wanting. Yeah, kids play it, but then they move on to real sports. Except the wimps.

Obama is a socialist. Sarah Palin for President.

This may be one of the most ignorant posts in the history of this board. MLS's goal was never to fill NFL stadiums. It was to fill 15-20K venues, which is why that's what has been built and fills regularly. It's attendance is on par with NBA, NHL and most MLB teams.

As for soccer players being out of shape, not even worth a comment.

As for soccer being for pussies and full of floppers, well basketball does pretty well in this country and it's the biggest ***** team sport on the planet.

 

[Boom_70]

So, other than the fact that the article has nothing to do with "soccer's next great arrival," and that none of you apparently read it, you've got a great thread here. Keep up the good work.

You could have fooled me based on headline and first few paragraphs:

U.S. Expects Soccer’s Rise if It Hosts Cup in 2022
By JERÉ LONGMAN

Interest in soccer has grown considerably in the United States since it hosted the 1994 World Cup. Major League Soccer is on solid footing, having just completed its 15th season of competition. And American television viewership for the quadrennial World Cup final now outdraws the average audience for the World Series.

Another significant lift will come Thursday if the United States is awarded the 2022 World Cup over Australia, Japan, Qatar and South Korea. On the same day, FIFA, soccer’s world governing body, will also award the 2018 World Cup to a European bidder among England, Russia, Portugal/Spain, and Belgium/the Netherlands.

“I think it would change the sport here over the next 12 years,” said Sunil Gulati, president of the United States Soccer Federation and the 2022 bid committee. “What happened last summer, with the World Cup being a water-cooler moment, we can build on that. We won’t be the N.F.L., but we would have a long run-up to build the game. A lot of cities want to be part of it.

 

[Inky_Wretch]

Didn't most of the soccerheads get tired of being owned around here and go elsewhere?

No. We've just decided en masse to ignore trolls.

 

[Clerk Typist]

Soccer has made it, at least for a month every four years. The jury on MLS is still out. Sellouts are still rare in the league, even in the soccer-specific (a.k.a. small) stadia several teams have had built for them. Profits are hard to come by. It's on a more solid footing 15 years in than the NASL was, but success for the league, rather than the sport, will be when the stadia are full and teams begin adding seats.

 

[Key]

The thing is - I think soccer HAS arrived. I mean the US team is a regular at the World Cup, famous Euros are playing out their careers in the MLS and some solid American players are gaining notice in European leagues. Pretty amazing. So it isn't the NFL, MLB or the NBA - the thing is, at this point in their development, the NFL, MLB and the NBA couldn't hold a candle to their present day incarnations either.

I disagree completely.

MLS' goal was always to be able to fill NFL stadiums, and it hasn't come close to achieving that with any consistency.

And yay, they reach the World Cup. Only after beating a bunch of tiny countries smaller than Alabama! And when they get to the World Cup, do they win? Maybe once in a while, but usually not. Wake me - wake ALL Americans - when they win it all!

And it's a sport for wimps. In no other sport do you ever see anyone hit the floor or field unless they've been punched in the face. Soccer players are out of shape, and would get their asses kicked against every single NBA/MLB/NFL player.

Look at the ratings and attendance for MLS. The fact that MLS doesn't get massive ratings or massive crowds show that the sport of soccer in America is completely dead. We've heard about its imminent arrival, and it has been found wanting. Yeah, kids play it, but then they move on to real sports. Except the wimps.

Obama is a socialist. Sarah Palin for President.

This may be one of the most ignorant posts in the history of this board. MLS's goal was never to fill NFL stadiums. It was to fill 15-20K venues, which is why that's what has been built and fills regularly. It's attendance is on par with NBA, NHL and most MLB teams.

As for soccer players being out of shape, not even worth a comment.

As for soccer being for pussies and full of floppers, well basketball does pretty well in this country and it's the biggest ***** team sport on the planet.

Considering Piotr's previous posts on this thread, I'm pretty sure this particular rant was dripping with blue font.