As many know soccer or as I know the sport to be "Football" is not a very big sport American's eyes. I feel this world cup which will be telavised on ESPN and all 64 games not just the Us games or just the finals. ESPN has made a huge contract with Fifa and other organizations such as UEFA champions league. And on Footballs great's stage the World Cup what better way to get fans of all countries to join in on the fun and greatness of the sport. I feel this World Cup will open many people's eyes to the game and will become highly respected in America and we might even begin to see an overflow of famous Europeans Footballers in the MLS. Which have set sights to expand not only the league but the league players.Tell me your own personal opinions.
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I think it will - especially since USA is ranked  it.so high in the fifa rankings. I also think ESPN addicts (98%  of the US male population who has cable) will be watching it. I'm hopeful, I love this sport, I don't see enough of it in this country.
310341
If we are considering the current world cup finalist, I dont see it happening. However, judging by the performance of African players in Europe and other parts of the world, it is likely that one of the countries would probably suprise the world soon. The exposure and experience is really helping develop african football. The major impediment however is the FA in the african countries. They either lack knowledge of what it takes to win a crucial competition or are too greedy and selfish/dont really care if their country perform well or not.
576664
In the USA, football (soccer) isn't one of their major sports - it's a shame cos if it was they would be brilliant at it as they are a huge nation.  It is getting more popular though, so in time who knows.
468516
Hello, i'm david i used to live in europe for 15 years, i lived in the usa for 4 years now. I am a huge sport fan, when i was in europe i followed soccer and basketball. In europe american football is not popular at all, nba is making its case right now, but not the nfl. I think the only people who care about American football are American, but don't get me wrong i am a Chicago bears fan since i moved too america. The top two reasons i believe is that football is slow paced and there is two many commercial and it is called football
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even though i don't watch the game, i have never thought football as a boring sport. it must be exciting because of the adrenaline rush when somebody makes a goal. and i particularly enjoy the enthusiasm of the worldcup fans. it's not tiresome to see them go crazy with their wild hairdos and painted faces.
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No. Every country has it's own most popular sport and it's natural for them to follow that. Me I'm from Oz and I'm a sport Fanatic. I don't care what sport it is, I love it.\n\nIt's not a girly game though. It requires a great deal of skill. The ball skills of the top players blow me away. I find the World Cup level so damn exciting, because you get to see the players back in their own country and it provides he best soccer you will ever watch.\n\nThat's my opinion anyhow and oh love your name...my daughter's name is Shanaya and we call her Shanaynay too!!!
631619
I'm guessing ur American cause americans know nothing bout soccer/football Anywayz watch it on (IF UR IN AMERICA WATCH IT ON: Abc,espn,espn2)
613605
I am. Have you ever noticed that when ESPN or ABC go to the halftime report, no matter what game is going on, they end up talking about the US team. Literally within seconds of the halftime report. \n\nI admire that Americans are patriotic but sh*t have a little balance in your reporting of the world cup.\n\nQuit calling it soccer, its football.\n\nBut to all Americans who love football, big up and keep on trying. Rome wasn't built in a day.
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nithiii, you need to watch yourself in talking about American's and Soccer.  In the USA, soccer isn't the most popular sport because we have many other sports that share time with it.  In other parts of the world, the other sports that are big in USA, aren't as big there (baseball, basketball, etc)  If soccer were the only major US sport, it would be huge here like in other parts of the world.\n\nI think the original question of why is soccer pointless is a stupid question.  As an American and a soccer coach and referee, I think the sport of soccer is highly entertaining and enjoyable.  Its one of the few sports that you know exactly when its going to end or at least close.  Its also one that can end in a draw and still be enjoyable.
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First and foremost, I don't think that the dedication to the game of soccer is strong enough in the States.  There isn't anything a coach or more money will help if you don't have players that play the game from the time they learn to walk.  Americans have so many things on their plates, that they don't dedicate 100% to any particular sport.  In order to be competitive in the world arena, we need to have programs that offer the sport more than four months a year and the players need to dedicate their sporting lives to the game.  If they don't, we will continue to be mediocre.
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If you really think about it this is the one true sport of the world.  Just think how much respect this would bring the U.S. in the world of football.  Most football fans of the world still think that the U.S. is nothing even though our world ranking right now is #4.  If the U.S. wins this we could say that we are the best in the world's sport.
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If they do, I would consider it a miracle.  The United States does not put as much emphasis in the sport as most of the country.  The resources available to the US National Team are not sufficient, in my opinion, to build a team capable of winning the World Cup.  They can do well, but it would be a surprise to me to see them past the quarter finals.
191433
Soccer WAS gaining popularity but it is going down again.\n\nIt is cuz (although why I like it) there are no commercials, Americans think they need a commercial to get a beer or take a leak; trust me even as a female it can be done without commercials :-)
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There is no argument that the FIFA World Cup is the Greatest Sports Event of all time.  \n\nWhat other event attracts waring nations to a television and willingly put down weapons to support their team? (Keep an eye on any global conflicts going on during the days of June 9th to July 9th)  \n\nName another sport which gathers arguably the best athletes in each nation to play on one stage for thirty days and always to a sold out audience.  \n\nIt draws no economic lines on the pitch (rich or poor nation) and can also make the winning team's captain "King of the World", even if it is just for one day.\n\nIt gives you bragging rights to any disputes for four years and you , as a supporter, never even laced up one boot.\n\nIt's amazing that there is not one nation that plays the game the same way but each adds their own characteristic.  From the Samba of Brazil to the Staunchness of the German Defense we would know the team even if they wore "shirts and skins"\n\nI agree with whoever coined it "The Beautiful Game" (I believe it was Edson - Pele) for it is an event with no equal.
484308
Until MLS showed up, there has not been a long term effort to market the game here as it is world wide. The NASL and ASL before that had their reasons for failure. Either lack of gate or too much "Americanization" of the sport did them in but MLS is experiencing slow and steady growth. The other side is that there aren't as many fans of soccer here than say NFL fans. They are probably not as numerous as NHL fans. I think it will take hold and hopefully make the abominable indoor version obsolete.
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I am from England and i love to watch nfl. I play all the Madden Games and my favourite team is the Chicago Bears. I think there are a lot more Europeans that like NFL than there are U.S people who like soccer. But that is understandable with so many huge national sports anyway, unlike in England where football (soccer) is king and only a few other sports, like rugby, circket and tennis are followed. America has a lot of tradtional sports; baseball, basketball, amercian football, ice hockey, whereas soccer is a new sport in the states.
609605
Yes, the World Cup is being watched by over 5 Billion people. Plus lots of people have lost interest in the olympics due to it's dope issues.