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mornelithe on 06 September 2015
Signalstar said:
USA is all about capitalism and economics. Soccer is not sufficiently monetized yet. It lacks the backing of huge constant sponsors because you gave two 45 minutes halves of play that are commercial free. So tv networks are less inclined to schedule soccer with so little time to sell advertisements.

Most soccer leagues around the world are not profitable unlike the NBA and NFL.

I think it actually has more to do with the US only seriously getting into Soccer in the 70's and 80's, than anything else.



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Sixteenvolt420 on 06 September 2015

I never got into it because it's boring for me to watch, yes, even during the world cup. Plus, i always feel like the field is just way too big, in MLS. I played it when i was little, up until 8th grade, when i lost interest.



mornelithe on 06 September 2015
RolStoppable said:
mornelithe said:

Believe it or not, I don't actually look at the names of people before responding to a comment.  And if you want to be left alone, why would you comment on a public forum?

Can't you at least look at people's avatars? It's quite easy to recognize people that way. For example, if I see Akira from Virtua Fighter in a fighting pose, then I know that I am dealing with that mornelithe dude.

I could, but I don't care who's talking, the comment is more interesting (Plus, I'd also have to start paying attention to what Avatar's people change to, which does happen).  Besides, weren't you the one going on about how much people like the truth?  Well, the truth is, 98% of the US is comprised of immigrants or descendants of immigrants.  So, it's rather natural that virtually every sport, business or even the Government is comprised of them.



mornelithe on 06 September 2015
RolStoppable said:
mornelithe said:

I could, but I don't care who's talking, the comment is more interesting (Plus, I'd also have to start paying attention to what Avatar's people change to, which does happen).  Besides, weren't you the one going on about how much people like the truth?  Well, the truth is, 98% of the US is comprised of immigrants or descendants of immigrants.  So, it's rather natural that virtually every sport, business or even the Government is comprised of them.

You didn't quite understand the truth I was talking about.

Truth doesn't adhere to your narrow definition :)



marley on 06 September 2015

I enjoy playing soccer, but I can't think of too many things that I find more boring to watch. I find it even more boring than watching golf....



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Mr Puggsly on 06 September 2015

I dont like soccer because players throw themselves on the floor when another player comes within 10 feet of them.

Oh, and its a garbage sport. I just watch MMA.



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mornelithe on 06 September 2015
RolStoppable said:
mornelithe said:

Truth doesn't adhere to your narrow definition :)

The truth that matters here aren't facts, but rather that RolStoppable likes to fool around. For example, your avatar doesn't show Akira from Virtua Fighter. I am surprised that you didn't correct me on that point.

Because I knew you were joking, no need to comment on it.  And if was wrong about that assessment, then it's kind of irrelevant to your life to make the correction, at this point.



the_dark_lewd on 06 September 2015

Probably it was partly down to wanting to distinguish themselves from Europe and Britain especially. That's probably the same reason why they changed so many english spellings and phrases quite randomly.



KBG29 on 06 September 2015

For me it is the massive lack of entertainment. Whether it was playing it in school, or wtching it on TV, it is just the most boring sport in every aspect. I watch almost every sport out their, pool, bowling, cards, racing, Rugby, Austrailian Football, Golf, Tennis, Swimming, Wrestling, UFC, Basketball, Baseball, Hockey, US Football, , etc. including the womens league of many of them, and I enjoy all of them. However, I just can not get Soccer, I try about 3 or 4 times a year, I sit down and watch a whole soccer game, and I just don't see what makes it click.



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Metallox on 06 September 2015
Ka-pi96 said:

Mexico are also the current CONCACAF Gold Cup holders.

So by every official metric, yes Mexico are a better team. Sorry but your 'US are better cuz I said so' doesn't really hold any water.

I think you should watch the way they won the cup again. If anything, United States played better during the tournament. 



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