I don't think that's true.
by NDMike2001 (2018-03-07 16:54:13)

In reply to: 95% of soccer is uneventful and boring  posted by DakotaDomer

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Americans need to be told what they are watching...and what they care about. They need the story to watch. Or better yet a reason.

It's why millions of fans suddenly care about football on Super Bowl Sunday.

Or college basketball during March Madness.

Or the NBA Finals.

Millions don't care about those sports during the regular season. All of those sports are equally boring until they are told that it matters. Or there is an emotional attachment.

The problem with soccer for Americans is that unless it's Messi, Ronaldo or maybe Pulisic, they don't know why to watch.

Millions of people were told to watch Beckham and they did.

Americans have been known to fill bars for team USA during the World Cup. They enjoy the angst and anticipation of a 0-0 World Cup quarterfinals match as much as they would embrace other sports if they knew it was important.


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