There are several reasons why soccer hasn't caught on in the US. Let's look at the countries that love the game. Most are of lower to middle income level countries. In the US, people are still willing to pay hundreds of $'s to watch a bball or football game. But as those spoiled pro's continue to drive up ticket prices, soccer will eventually grow in popularity in the US. In countries like Italy/England, players are paid millions of $'s, mainly because they don't have other sports to compete with. In the US, the pro league can't afford big contracts because corporate and TV deals are still investing in the other major sports. Mark my word....the gaps between the rich & poor will continue to grow. It will cause fans that can no longer afford to go to those games...to start taking their kids to soccer games. It's only then that our kids will grow to love soccer as adults & take their kids to games etc. Just think about the sport your dad likes...& there ya have it!
2007-03-28 07:00:02 · 5 answers · asked by S T 1 in Sports ➔ Football ➔ Other - Football
That is a great point the game is just plain boring!
2007-03-28 07:09:25 · answer #1 · answered by Chad K 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well i am American and here is the answer
A. American Football, its just so popular and men in there 20-40s just want to watch it on sundays and drink beer
B. They think Soccer is a "girly" sport, they feel the guys who dive and complain to much makes them not manly
C. Americans love to see things that make them manly, they dont like well fit men with skill, they want to see a guy whos over 6 feet tall and has huge muscles, and soccer players arent the biggest of bodys
2007-03-28 14:48:16 · answer #2 · answered by Tyler 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To Americans, soccer is boring. Simple as that. I know that's pretty ironic, considering that NASCAR, which is about as exciting as watching paint dry, is the biggest sport in the US, but that's how it is. Soccer is just plain dull. To each his own, and I really wish the rest of the world would stop trying to cram soccer down Americans' throats.
2007-03-28 14:10:54 · answer #3 · answered by Ben 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dude, jus keep producing more michael jordans..
leave the becks to the english
oops, he's crossing over soon. darn!
2007-03-28 14:19:52 · answer #4 · answered by muffIns 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the game is just plain boring.
2007-03-28 14:05:40 · answer #5 · answered by parkituse j 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋