like_that;832639 wrote:It's hilarious how every soccer thread turns into this little pissing match. if you don't like soccer then why do you constantly find the need to post in soccer threads? lolfail. If anyone is saying soccer hasn't grown, then he/she is just an ignorant idiot. There is a reason why ESPN signed a multi billion dollar contract to cover the World Cup. If soccer hasn't grown why the hell would ESPN spend that money?
I'm not one of those people who say that soccer will be a mainstream sport, but it has definitely grown. You never know though, 80 years ago the biggest sports were horse racing(lol), baseball, and boxing. Never say never. I don't really give a shit if it is mainstream in the U.S. or not, I enjoy watching it, especially international soccer when you can put some pride into your country.
I just find it funny when people find the need to make a big deal otu of people wanting to watch soccer, and its even funnier when those same people tune into the world cup.
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Soccer is a great sport. Especially high level soccer. The sport has been rapidly growing in America as well. Like you said, ESPN has spent
BILLIONS of dollars for the rights to televise certain events and EPL games. I believe they are also working or have worked on a La Liga deal? I would love to see them get a Serie A deal on the table as well..
As the younger generation gets bigger/older, the sport of soccer is growing. The 18-35 demographic has been eating it up, and it's also been booming with the younger generation as well.
As for people coming into SOCCER threads to turn things into a pissing contest, it's stupid and pointless.
