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I considered putting this in the Fifa thread but I think it deserves it's own discussion. Why don't I and many of my countrymen and US neighbours like soccer? Sure, it's status is improving but it's still at best a second tier sport, MLS is struggling in several cities etc. I watched a little bit of the world cup this am and here are my impressions. There is a certain excitement watching when you know that practically every single person in the two countries involved is watching. It makes me feel like a citizen of the world instead of just a Canadian. Beyond that I find it excruciating to watch. If I see the same two guys pass the ball between each other one more time I'm gonna f***in loose it! I've heard the argument that North Americans are too in love with sports with constant action( x games, basketball etc) to enjoy the subtleties of soccer. Well I'm a fan of cycling and baseball, so that doesn't really fly. Also, I have a problem with players rolling around crying because someone tapped them in the shin; or in many cases never came close. Finally, the offside rule, at least sometimes, seems like the dumbest rule in sports. Seems like a player should be rewarded for getting in behind the oppositions defense.
Please understand that I mean none of this in an arrogant or disrespectful manner. Soccer is the #1 sport in virtually every country on the planet except ours. Only a complete jerk would suggest we're the only ones with any sense. But that said, can someone tell me WHAT AM I MISSING?
Please understand that I mean none of this in an arrogant or disrespectful manner. Soccer is the #1 sport in virtually every country on the planet except ours. Only a complete jerk would suggest we're the only ones with any sense. But that said, can someone tell me WHAT AM I MISSING?