sometimes these things are just a cultural phenomenon... soccer never has that critical mass of support.
i thought i'd be seeing a popular argument some people like to make: it has no interruptions aside from halftime and that leaves TV network few opportunities for ads.
i don't for a second buy that argument, but it's a popular one nonetheless.
another popular argument is the "attention span" of americans. they like instant gratification... whereas supporting soccer seems to be part of a fan's lifestyle. to truly appreciate a soccer game i think you really need to follow the drama that is 90 minutes of ebb and flow.
that seems to make a little more sense... but still not enough.
so to me, it's just culture. soccer never accumulated the critical mass to take off in the US, and with baseball, football and basketball already with roots firmly established, i don't see it happening anytime soon, if ever.
the Wii is an epidemic.
