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USA WINS CONCACAF GOLD CUP
The USA just won over Panama, 1-0, in the finals for the Copa Oro. [that's futbol/soccer for those who don't follow such things] They were the
scoring monster with twelve total goals for the tournament and will be one to watch next year in the World Cup hosted by Brazil.
They really looked good.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
The USA just won over Panama, 1-0, in the finals for the Copa Oro. [that's futbol/soccer for those who don't follow such things] They were the
scoring monster with twelve total goals for the tournament and will be one to watch next year in the World Cup hosted by Brazil.
They really looked good. |
And it was their B squad!
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How can you tell a team is good when they score ONE GOAL??? 
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
How can you tell a team is good when they score ONE GOAL???
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When they walk out the door with the first place trophy. 
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Could this be yet another reason to endorse (illegal) immigration??
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Could this be yet another reason to endorse (illegal) immigration??
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Yeah....this whole futbol thing is all politics.
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I really tried to like that sport during the last World Cup. Followed it on TV for several rounds. Spain ends up scoring a total of of eight goals in
seven games............AND WINS THE WORLD CUP! What a powerhouse!!!
I really dont like a game where one stinkin' score wins it so often. Bad calls by the officials become too important.
[Edited on 7-28-2013 by Hook]
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then take up baskebol!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
I really tried to like that sport during the last World Cup. Followed it on TV for several rounds. Spain ends up scoring a total of of eight goals in
seven games............AND WINS THE WORLD CUP! What a powerhouse!!!
I really dont like a game where one stinkin' score wins it so often. Bad calls by the officials become too important.
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They are the Special Ops snipers of sports. It only takes one shot. 
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Interesting read:
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2006/06/soccer/soccer-text
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With a over 300 mil population, and with soccer becoming ever more popular, there is no reason for the US not to dominate this competition. Only
Mexico should have to be considered true competition.
Would the US be included in the South America leagues, they would be annihilated in short order.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by vandenberg
With a over 300 mil population, and with soccer becoming ever more popular, there is no reason for the US not to dominate this competition. Only
Mexico should have to be considered true competition.
Would the US be included in the South America leagues, they would be annihilated in short order. |
Are we talking the popularity of professional soccer in the US or just the popularity of playing soccer, in general?
Certainly there are more young people playing soccer in the US than ever before.
But it isnt translating into a professional career, the way other sports do. It's more of an athletic hobby in grade schools and high schools for kids
who dont have the hand-eye coordination or physique for sports like baseball, football or basketball. TV ratings on soccer in the US are still REALLY
low, compared to the Big Three sports.
I'm having trouble coming up with the name of the professional soccer league in the US that has teams in multiple cities in the US. Is there one,
anymore?
It's the REST of the world's favorite sport............and I think the average American sports fan is fine with that.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
| Quote: | Originally posted by vandenberg
With a over 300 mil population, and with soccer becoming ever more popular, there is no reason for the US not to dominate this competition. Only
Mexico should have to be considered true competition.
Would the US be included in the South America leagues, they would be annihilated in short order. |
Are we talking the popularity of professional soccer in the US or just the popularity of playing soccer, in general?
Certainly there are more young people playing soccer in the US than ever before.
But it isnt translating into a professional career, the way other sports do. It's more of an athletic hobby in grade schools and high schools for kids
who dont have the hand-eye coordination or physique for sports like baseball, football or basketball. TV ratings on soccer in the US are still REALLY
low, compared to the Big Three sports.
I'm having trouble coming up with the name of the professional soccer league in the US that has teams in multiple cities in the US. Is there one,
anymore?
It's the REST of the world's favorite sport............and I think the average American sports fan is fine with that. |
Hook, with all due respect, MLS has been growing steadily.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mls/2013/02/27/mls-star...
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That's right, the MLS.
Looks like attendance DECLINED, on average, at the majority of MLS franchises this year. It appears that attendance, overall, was actually down this
year.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_League_Soccer_attendance
No wonder there was no expansion.
Heck, what do I know about American sports these days, anyway.............I've been away too long.
[Edited on 7-29-2013 by Hook]
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