Why Hasn't Soccer Caught On In the US?

[blue_aardvark]

That is the question poised every four years in the American media at World Cup time

Comments

[ms_cucumber]

"Soccer places a premium on finesse and patience, whereas America's most popular sports place a premium on brute-force and instant gratification (scoring)."

Yes, that's exactly it. Of course, hockey also tends to be very low scoring, but at least it's exciting to watch.

[blue_aardvark]

Yes, the NBA playoffs can't be beat! Go Celtics!

[dina_mei]

My brother is a soccer fan, and when I called him a few days ago to discuss the time of my visit (I haven't been to my home town for almost a year now), he said I should wait till July because of this world championship - he'll be 'out of life' till it's over. :) Soccer is probably the most popular sport here.

And in Argentina, it's an art, along with the Tango.

[blue_aardvark]

Argentina IS the Land of Oz. I'm starting to believe it too! ;)