I'm a US citizen and that's not true panabetting. While we don't care for soccer like the rest of the world we are slowly building a solid fan base. We now have NBCsports and FoxSports channels that devote quite a bit of time to airing live matches especially for the UEFA Champions League and the BPL.
I personally have found myself liking soccer almost more than the NFL which is near heresy here in the states if you're a true and born citizen. If flopping and rolling on the ground steadily decreases (along with obvious time wasting but I personally see that as gamesmanship and don't mind so long as it's not a major run off of time for a minor issue) then this game will gain ground on most sports b/c it's a great game.
Not such a good game to bet on though as it does have a reputation of being shady in many areas when it comes to money much like any Russian sports, Tennis, and the NBA.
I'm a US citizen and that's not true panabetting. While we don't care for soccer like the rest of the world we are slowly building a solid fan base. We now have NBCsports and FoxSports channels that devote quite a bit of time to airing live matches especially for the UEFA Champions League and the BPL.
I personally have found myself liking soccer almost more than the NFL which is near heresy here in the states if you're a true and born citizen. If flopping and rolling on the ground steadily decreases (along with obvious time wasting but I personally see that as gamesmanship and don't mind so long as it's not a major run off of time for a minor issue) then this game will gain ground on most sports b/c it's a great game.
Not such a good game to bet on though as it does have a reputation of being shady in many areas when it comes to money much like any Russian sports, Tennis, and the NBA.
I have learn to love Soccer regardless of how most Americans feel. But I will say that here in the Pacific Northwest Soccer is a major event and has huge support rivaling Basketball and Baseball. Sounders can fill up Qwest Field with 50,000 plus and here in Portland every game is a sell out. Many European players have said that the atmosphere in Portland rivals any European city. We are crazy here no doubt.
I have learn to love Soccer regardless of how most Americans feel. But I will say that here in the Pacific Northwest Soccer is a major event and has huge support rivaling Basketball and Baseball. Sounders can fill up Qwest Field with 50,000 plus and here in Portland every game is a sell out. Many European players have said that the atmosphere in Portland rivals any European city. We are crazy here no doubt.
I love that you guys have helped MLS bring some legitimacy to the states with your huge support. Unfortunately MLS is still a very minor league and it shows when compared to the others overseas. But I think we may have a better league than the Mexicans finally!
I love that you guys have helped MLS bring some legitimacy to the states with your huge support. Unfortunately MLS is still a very minor league and it shows when compared to the others overseas. But I think we may have a better league than the Mexicans finally!