Is soccer un-American?

[Unilisia]

In The Week, soccer has been accused of being un-American. I think it is not un-American; it's as important as NASCAR (America) as it is to bowling (rest of world. I swear). It came along a bit too late -- what with football which doesn't even make sense why it's called that because only 1/10 of the time, maximum at a football game is spent kicking a football.
What do you think?

Soccer is a sport for Latin America and the Spaniards. Keep it WHERE IT BELONGS.

[Sdaeriji]

In The Week, soccer has been accused of being un-American. I think it is not un-American; it's as important as NASCAR (America) as it is to bowling (rest of world. I swear). It came along a bit too late -- what with football which doesn't even make sense why it's called that because only 1/10 of the time, maximum at a football game is spent kicking a football.
What do you think?

Soccer is a sport for Latin America and the Spaniards. Keep it WHERE IT BELONGS.

Soccer was invented by England.

[The Imperial Navy]

Soccer was invented by England.

He's right you know. We invented it, then the rest of the world showed us how to play it.

[Shia Majority]

Im happy Soccer doesn't have all the cheerleads and bullshit. That's one thing I hate about Football here in the states.


Also, 'Nailin Palin doesn't play, so Soccer is indeed un-American.


Law.

How can you hate cheerleaders?

How could I not Mr. President. They add absolutely nothing to the game.

Then we should all pile into the strip clubs, and watch the game there.

The game? Girls jumping around are better than the game.

[Sailsia]

I would say soccer is VERY American, and I STRONGLY prefer it over baseball. Soccer is just a sport the US isn't invested in (as much as football or basketball). If we had a kick-ass team, it would embraced, but when you think about it, very few US sports are played outside a few countries. The only reason we embrace baseball and football is because it takes little to no talent to be a player. In soccer, it takes talent. Now, in football, you do need to have some talent in certain field positions, but again, I think baseball is a sucky sport. I think we should embrace basketball and soccer, because at least with basketball, its possible to get the rest of the world to play it, and it isn't a sport for wealthy people.

[Sailsia]

Im happy Soccer doesn't have all the cheerleads and bullshit. That's one thing I hate about Football here in the states.


Also, 'Nailin Palin doesn't play, so Soccer is indeed un-American.


Law.

How can you hate cheerleaders?

How could I not Mr. President. They add absolutely nothing to the game.

Then we should all pile into the strip clubs, and watch the game there.

The game? Girls jumping around are better than the game.

Eh, I think they might be fumbling around a little too- oh! I get it I don't know how you could et US mothers behind it though...

[Sdaeriji]

Soccer was invented by England.

He's right you know. We invented it, then the rest of the world showed us how to play it.

England has more World Cups than Spain. I don't see how it's a sport for Spaniards.

[The Imperial Navy]

Soccer was invented by England.

He's right you know. We invented it, then the rest of the world showed us how to play it.

England has more World Cups than Spain. I don't see how it's a sport for Spaniards.

zing.

[Shia Majority]

I would say soccer is VERY American, and I STRONGLY prefer it over baseball. Soccer is just a sport the US isn't invested in (as much as football or basketball). If we had a kick-ass team, it would embraced, but when you think about it, very few US sports are played outside a few countries. The only reason we embrace baseball and football is because it takes little to no talent to be a player. In soccer, it takes talent. Now, in football, you do need to have some talent in certain field positions, but again, I think baseball is a sucky sport. I think we should embrace basketball and soccer, because at least with basketball, its possible to get the rest of the world to play it, and it isn't a sport for wealthy people.

Aside from Running Back (who has to have balls) most Football positions are tougher than you'd think.


Source:

Defensive end/Noseguard for years


Baseball is some shit though.



Football is also bad, because you can't just go outside and legitly play it. It takes hundreds of dollars in equipment also.

[Sibirsky]

I would say soccer is VERY American, and I STRONGLY prefer it over baseball. Soccer is just a sport the US isn't invested in (as much as football or basketball). If we had a kick-ass team, it would embraced, but when you think about it, very few US sports are played outside a few countries. The only reason we embrace baseball and football is because it takes little to no talent to be a player. In soccer, it takes talent. Now, in football, you do need to have some talent in certain field positions, but again, I think baseball is a sucky sport. I think we should embrace basketball and soccer, because at least with basketball, its possible to get the rest of the world to play it, and it isn't a sport for wealthy people.

Baseball is sucky? That's not even a word. It takes little to no talent to play baseball or football? We should embrace basketball? WE INVENTED IT. Why hate the wealthy?

[Sibirsky]

I would say soccer is VERY American, and I STRONGLY prefer it over baseball. Soccer is just a sport the US isn't invested in (as much as football or basketball). If we had a kick-ass team, it would embraced, but when you think about it, very few US sports are played outside a few countries. The only reason we embrace baseball and football is because it takes little to no talent to be a player. In soccer, it takes talent. Now, in football, you do need to have some talent in certain field positions, but again, I think baseball is a sucky sport. I think we should embrace basketball and soccer, because at least with basketball, its possible to get the rest of the world to play it, and it isn't a sport for wealthy people.

Aside from Running Back (who has to have balls) most Football positions are tougher than you'd think.


Source:

Defensive end/Noseguard for years


Baseball is some shit though.



Football is also bad, because you can't just go outside and legitly play it. It takes hundreds of dollars in equipment also.

What equipment? The ball is all you need.

[Drachmar]

I would say soccer is VERY American, and I STRONGLY prefer it over baseball. Soccer is just a sport the US isn't invested in (as much as football or basketball). If we had a kick-ass team, it would embraced, but when you think about it, very few US sports are played outside a few countries. The only reason we embrace baseball and football is because it takes little to no talent to be a player. In soccer, it takes talent. Now, in football, you do need to have some talent in certain field positions, but again, I think baseball is a sucky sport. I think we should embrace basketball and soccer, because at least with basketball, its possible to get the rest of the world to play it, and it isn't a sport for wealthy people.

I disagree that it takes little talent to play football & baseball. That's bollocks.

I'm more of the belief that 45 + minutes continuous play kills corporate sponsorship, therefore the $$$ were not there.

[Arkinesia]

I would say soccer is VERY American, and I STRONGLY prefer it over baseball. Soccer is just a sport the US isn't invested in (as much as football or basketball). If we had a kick-ass team, it would embraced, but when you think about it, very few US sports are played outside a few countries. The only reason we embrace baseball and football is because it takes little to no talent to be a player. In soccer, it takes talent. Now, in football, you do need to have some talent in certain field positions, but again, I think baseball is a sucky sport. I think we should embrace basketball and soccer, because at least with basketball, its possible to get the rest of the world to play it, and it isn't a sport for wealthy people.

Baseball is sucky? That's not even a word. It takes little to no talent to play baseball or football? We should embrace basketball? WE INVENTED IT. Why hate the wealthy?

A Canadian invented basketball, Canadian immigrant even though he lived in the US.

[Shia Majority]

I'm more of the belief that 45 + minutes continuous play kills corporate sponsorship, therefore the $$$ were not there.

This too. In American Football, we have a commercial between damn near every drive up the field.

[Sibirsky]

I would say soccer is VERY American, and I STRONGLY prefer it over baseball. Soccer is just a sport the US isn't invested in (as much as football or basketball). If we had a kick-ass team, it would embraced, but when you think about it, very few US sports are played outside a few countries. The only reason we embrace baseball and football is because it takes little to no talent to be a player. In soccer, it takes talent. Now, in football, you do need to have some talent in certain field positions, but again, I think baseball is a sucky sport. I think we should embrace basketball and soccer, because at least with basketball, its possible to get the rest of the world to play it, and it isn't a sport for wealthy people.

Baseball is sucky? That's not even a word. It takes little to no talent to play baseball or football? We should embrace basketball? WE INVENTED IT. Why hate the wealthy?

A Canadian invented basketball, Canadian immigrant even though he lived in the US.

Whatever. I respond to a post that's nothing but fail and you point out my mistake. Besides he was an American Citizen.

[Drachmar]

I'm more of the belief that 45 + minutes continuous play kills corporate sponsorship, therefore the $$$ were not there.

This too. In American Football, we have a commercial between damn near every drive up the field.

Does it say something about the culture of American Football, when the Superbowl commercials are as much a draw as the game itself?

Just thinking out loud...

[Sibirsky]

I'm more of the belief that 45 + minutes continuous play kills corporate sponsorship, therefore the $$$ were not there.

This too. In American Football, we have a commercial between damn near every drive up the field.

Every drive. You really want to watch the defense and offense walk off the field?

[Sibirsky]

I'm more of the belief that 45 + minutes continuous play kills corporate sponsorship, therefore the $$$ were not there.

This too. In American Football, we have a commercial between damn near every drive up the field.

Does it say something about the culture of American Football, when the Superbowl commercials are as much a draw as the game itself?

Just thinking out loud...

They are only a draw because they are new. And specifically filmed to start airing at the Super Bowl. And specifically filmed for the Super Bowl. That's because so many people watch. They've added some viewers. But the majority of them still watch it for the game itself.

[Drachmar]

I'm more of the belief that 45 + minutes continuous play kills corporate sponsorship, therefore the $$$ were not there.

This too. In American Football, we have a commercial between damn near every drive up the field.

Does it say something about the culture of American Football, when the Superbowl commercials are as much a draw as the game itself?

Just thinking out loud...

They are only a draw because they are new. And specifically filmed to start airing at the Super Bowl. And specifically filmed for the Super Bowl. That's because so many people watch. They've added some viewers. But the majority of them still watch it for the game itself.

If you consider nearly 4 decades of highly priced advertisements "new."

[American Capitalist]

I don't thinks it un-American millions of Americans watch it. I couldn't care less about it then again my favorite sport to watch is good old base ball. I don't see it as particularly sophisticated or complicated. It's just boring to me I would watch a game of golf before I would watch a game of soccer.

P

[Sibirsky]

I'm more of the belief that 45 + minutes continuous play kills corporate sponsorship, therefore the $$$ were not there.

This too. In American Football, we have a commercial between damn near every drive up the field.

Does it say something about the culture of American Football, when the Superbowl commercials are as much a draw as the game itself?

Just thinking out loud...

They are only a draw because they are new. And specifically filmed to start airing at the Super Bowl. And specifically filmed for the Super Bowl. That's because so many people watch. They've added some viewers. But the majority of them still watch it for the game itself.

If you consider nearly 4 decades of highly priced advertisements "new."

I'm sorry what? The first Super Bowl wasn't even televised. Most commercials shown during the game make their debut at the Super Bowl.

[Sdaeriji]

I don't thinks it un-American millions of Americans watch it. I couldn't care less about it then again my favorite sport to watch is good old base ball. I don't see it as particularly sophisticated or complicated. It's just boring to me I would watch a game of golf before I would watch a game of soccer.

P

I reiterate: if I had my way, anyone who claims soccer is boring but somehow is a fan of baseball or cricket would be committed to a mental institute.

[Shia Majority]

I'm more of the belief that 45 + minutes continuous play kills corporate sponsorship, therefore the $$$ were not there.

This too. In American Football, we have a commercial between damn near every drive up the field.

Every drive. You really want to watch the defense and offense walk off the field?

It takes like 10 seconds. I don't mind.

[Drachmar]

I'm more of the belief that 45 + minutes continuous play kills corporate sponsorship, therefore the $$$ were not there.

This too. In American Football, we have a commercial between damn near every drive up the field.

Does it say something about the culture of American Football, when the Superbowl commercials are as much a draw as the game itself?

Just thinking out loud...

They are only a draw because they are new. And specifically filmed to start airing at the Super Bowl. And specifically filmed for the Super Bowl. That's because so many people watch. They've added some viewers. But the majority of them still watch it for the game itself.

If you consider nearly 4 decades of highly priced advertisements "new."

I'm sorry what? The first Super Bowl wasn't even televised. Most commercials shown during the game make their debut at the Super Bowl.

The first popular Super Bowl advertisement was in 1973. So the commercial aspect behind the advertisements has been in place for nearly 40 years. That's all I'm saying. The highly produced advertisements have been going on for as long as I remember.

[Sibirsky]

I'm more of the belief that 45 + minutes continuous play kills corporate sponsorship, therefore the $$$ were not there.

This too. In American Football, we have a commercial between damn near every drive up the field.

Every drive. You really want to watch the defense and offense walk off the field?

It takes like 10 seconds. I don't mind.

I actually don't mind. After all, that's how the NFL attracts talent. The reason US soccer sucks is because our athletes play other sports in the US. The reason they play the "major" sports is money.