FocusX Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 fred666 pretty much hit it on the head on why soccer is so popular around the world. Not every country has the resources of the US, soccer is a VERY cheap alternative to every other sport. Much like baseball, it requires little equipment, therefore much cheaper. So, soccer is popular because it's "cheap"? LOL, what are you talking about? Why don't you give away some American football equipment to a group of poor fellas in, let's say Brazil for example and let's see if they like it. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEMO.INC Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 fred666 pretty much hit it on the head on why soccer is so popular around the world. Not every country has the resources of the US, soccer is a VERY cheap alternative to every other sport. Much like baseball, it requires little equipment, therefore much cheaper. America will probably never care about it, we have all our other sports that excite us. Do you think it is a coincedence that the best baseball and soccer players come from 'less fortunate' countries? I don't think so dude, Please man, like i said in my previus post It's the purity of the game, not the cheap, It can be played Everywhere in the world by anyone with the same rules and advantages than the superstars in the worldcup. I really don't get your comment about poor countries, i mean are you talking about brazilian superstars like ronaldo and such? it has nothing to do with cheap, It has to doo that that country have a leage in every city or more, they love football that much, It has nothing to do with equipment, If they loved your ethnical football they would even play it without equipment and manage to be the best quarterbacks in the world, too bad it's not the case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeley Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 I'm not sure the 'because it's cheap' argument really stands too well. To play Rugby League, Rugby Union or Aussie Rules all you need is a ball too (Don't use pads or helmets like NFL). Maybe it's because Soccer is an older sport...more traditional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enriq760 Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 eh yes i like soccer well football..and by american soccer i guess you mean also like Argentina and Brazils football? or am i wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerichohol Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 What is "American Soccer"? i think its the thing that everyone else calls football, there's normal football and American Football soccer is just a word, not a gam:rolleyes:s: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxikk Veteran Posted June 12, 2004 Veteran Share Posted June 12, 2004 NFL! usa football owns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powa Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 Fred666 you said that ''soccer'' is a little contact game, I mean what games do you watch, I've seen people come off the pitch with their legs snapped in half. To me, a little contact sport is Basketball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Derf Veteran Posted June 12, 2004 Veteran Share Posted June 12, 2004 Fred666 you said that ''soccer'' is a little contact game, I mean what games do you watch, I've seen people come off the pitch with their legs snapped in half. To me, a little contact sport is Basketball. Both Baseball and "Soccer" are little contact sports but I too can give you examples of snapped legs in baseball. During one Blue Jays game our catcher at the time, Buck Martinez, snapped his leg when somebody tried to slide home. But he recovered in time to tag out the next runner by blocking the plate even though he had a broken leg. Now that's dedication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Derf Veteran Posted June 12, 2004 Veteran Share Posted June 12, 2004 I'm not sure the 'because it's cheap' argument really stands too well. To play Rugby League, Rugby Union or Aussie Rules all you need is a ball too (Don't use pads or helmets like NFL). Maybe it's because Soccer is an older sport...more traditional. Yea but in soccer you don't need to purchase tape to wrap up your ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearded Kirklander Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 Don't like it. Boring. Fans are hooligans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowimnothing Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 I think i'm more turned off by the insane stuff i see from foreign fans when it comes to soccer. just some of the things i see going on at games, after games, whatever. i played soccer all of my childhood, and i still watch it on TV when i get the chance. I've got nothing against it, but the craziness of some of the fans in other countries is... well.. scary... Not that the US doesn't have similar people for other topics :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzle79 Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 i find soccer more entertaining than baseball *yawn* (americas supposed favorite passtime). I actually prefer soccer to football as well. With soccer there is always something going on, a constant movement on the field unlike the play by play antics of football. Doesn't hurt that as a child i grew up mostly in europe lol. as for the comment on I think i'm more turned off by the insane stuff i see from foreign fans when it comes to soccer. just some of the things i see going on at games, after games, whatever. all i can say is i've seen just a stupid of antics at football and basketball games. There are insane fans for anysport in any country. I'd just hate to see the crazy sumo fans lmao... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Socling Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 all i can say is i've seen just a stupid of antics at football and basketball games. There are insane fans for anysport in any country. I'd just hate to see the crazy sumo fans lmao... basketball games...now thats where the crazies are at! soccer...hmm...soccer is a game that kids play in high-school. football is a game that people in other countries play as adults when they are actually playing soccer. I always liked playing soccer in high-school...but I don't see much point in watching it. Sorta like football and basketball. Dunno why I like baseball. I'm wierd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefanka Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 I hope we see you in Worldchampionchip 2006 in Germany! USA had a good and fair Team. :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fotix Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 Soccer is a lot of fun to play, but not so fun to watch. It's not as boring as NASCAR though, which also is fun (or at least seems like it since I never have done it) to participate in but in my opinion boring as watching paint dry when you are an outside observer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenstein Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 I'll be honest here...I think all soccer is boring to watch and play...domestic and internationally. Say what you want about golf, baseball, or any other slower paced sports out there, this is just my opinion, nothing more nothing less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayrider Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 Americans had a great surge in interest in soccer when they got the quarter/semi finals at the World Cup in '02. I think the more better showings the US can have hte better the interest will be in the sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynicalsomething Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 I personally hate soccer. For the last 2 years my high school soccer team has been to the state championship and the school lets you go to the game if you want to..........so i just go home :happy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxicfume Veteran Posted June 18, 2004 Veteran Share Posted June 18, 2004 Soccer?? Call it the real way, football :yes: That term better suits it then that american game where you hold the oval-ish ball in hand. And I find soccer a lot more fun than NHL/baseball or American football. Yup, they are my opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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