Will David Beckham save soccer in the United States?

Answer 1

I highly doubt it.

Answer 2

The only thing Beckham will do is put more already soccer fans in the stands. His arrival to the US has not and will not attract any more fans to the sport that does not already follow it.

There simply is no passion in the US for the game of soccer and people outside of the US just aren't getting it.

Do you know, 9 out 10 people in the US have no clue as to who won the 2006 MLS Championship.

That should give you some clue as to where soccer is in the US.

He can't save a sport that has gone as far as it's going to go.

If he was to go back tomorrow nobody would care.

Answer 3

There's no way he'll save soccer in the US >.<
Soccer in the US is past the point of no return, nothing can save it.
It's never on Television, and when it is, something better is ALWAYS on. A few people from out of the US might watch, but that's it... Watch for a small jolt, then back into the coma.
Maybe it is growing, but only such a slight amount you can't really tell, and it bores most of the American population to sleep. I can't believe one of those rich owners would pay a player that much money for a sport that's not even popular in the host country.

Answer 4

Yes I think he will. Despite what constant media tells you, Soccer is big enough in the U.S. Ever kid plays it when they are growing up, and the new generation of TOLERANT Americans will see soccer as equal to atleast hockey. The interest in soccer is seen during the World Cup. If they understand the competitiveness of club soccer, which David Beckham will bring, the U.S. will refrain from the unAmerican intolerance I have been seeing towards the sport and embrace a beautiful sport like real sport fans do.

When I walk my college campus, I see anxious Americans ready for something new. When I go to sports bars, I see fat drunk old men acting like fascist conservatives.

Answer 5

It doesn't need saving. The sport has survive and is going strong after 10 years. How else will they be able to pay Beckham the $51 million for the next 5 years.

Answer 6

How would he save it? He's a great player alright and he'll definitely have an impact on U.S. football aka-soccer. But not on the entire MLS. Cuz it's not like there are a buncha David Beckham clones--one for every MLS team!

Answer 7

I don't think the popularity of the sport will increase all that much. Certainly not $250 million worth. Americans watch football, baseball, basketball and to a lesser extent, hockey. There just isn't enough time to follow soccer too, plus its not very exciting to watch, I've tried and can't do it.
Even though he says he's not here to make his mark in Hollywood, you know he will. He's hot, he's going to try acting eventually.

Answer 8

Unlikely. Soccer has never been that big a deal in the US, which is a bit surprising considering its popularity elsewhere in the world, but not astonishing as it bores me to tears. It appears that someone is willing to pay him a million dollars a week to try to do so.

Answer 9

I don't think he'll "save it" as it's not in danger of becoming extinct, soccer is growing more and more with time, and the US has a good enough team to be respected worldwide. He'll definetely help make it more popular.

Answer 10

US Soccer will never be respected until there is a good showing with the olympic/world cup teams. Since he won't be on our side for any of these events, it doesn't matter what he does.

Answer 11

There might be a slight rise in popularity for a few months, but then soccer will go back to being the same second rate, boring sport that it is.