Why is there no hooligansim in the USA and why was the World Cup held in the USA relitvely peaceful .?

Answer 1

no hooliganism? how about crowd violence against players in your major sports.

Answer 2

Because futbol has not achieved "elite" sport status here in the states. Simply put, futbol in many countries is not a sport, rather a way of life. Unfortunately, it will probably never be that way here.
The World Cup in 94, which drew record crowds that still stand, and will probably stand for some time (until it is back here), enjoyed peace by the same aforementioned reason. Foreign fans were great, as I hope we were great hosts (collectively that was attained, but individually I hope all foreigners enjoyed their stay). With what has happened in the world since, I have my concerns regarding the Cups in South Africa and Brazil, although I plan on attending both.
What we need in American soccer is a polarizing figure that we can attach to. Even a dirtbag like Ferdinand will do--we just need a player's identity. Personally, I pull for Jay DeMerit of Watford (relagation!), simply because of his story. However, foreign players gain much of my interest, not because they are technically better, but chiefly because they have better personalities. For example, how about ole Sammy calling out Roni? What gaul does he have calling out the world's best player? I love it!

Answer 3

The fanbase for football (soccer) is relatively small in the U.S. Most who attended World Cup games did so as a novelty, rather than as passionate (and at time dangerous) fans which are in other countries.

Since 1994, soccer has become more popular in the U.S. but still lags far behind American football, baseball and basketball in terms of popularity.

Another reason for the peacefulness was the construction of the stadiums, which are more modern than some places in Europe where hooliganism was rampant. These stadiums (mostly American football stadiums) were used to holding huge crowds and the security was familiar with adequate techniques to subdue (or break up) violent fans quickly. The culture of violence at sporting events in the U.S. is pretty rare (with one major exception being the Pistons-Pacers NBA brawl in 2004).

Answer 4

What are you talking about?! A few years ago there was a spate of thugs running onto the field and whacking the umpires if I remember correctly (I think it was baseball games). And Michigan State University rioted in 1999 because of a basketball game loss! In the US it might not be a weekly occurance but it does happen.

The World Cup in the US was peaceful because none of the die hard fans could probably afford to go over for the games. These fans are usually the working class supporters who want their teams to win at all costs and take it as a personal affront when they don't.

Answer 5

Honestly, and I am not trying to be provocative, it's because no one (other than immigrants) cares about soccer in the United States. Football to us is the sport that they play in the NFL. We care about that. Holding the World Cup in the US about 10 years ago made no sense. The American professional league, Major League Soccer, plays in 20,000 seat stadiums that are half full*. The NFL plays in 70,000 seat stadiums that are sold out before the 16 game season starts. Baseball has a 162 game schedule (81 home games) and probably averages 20,000 to 30,000 fans in attendance per game.
* They signed Beckham for $5 million per year when the league minimum is $30,000 per year for regular players and $13,000 per year for developmental players to spur interest in MSL. By contrast, the baseball league minimum is $350,000 and most players earn more than that.

Answer 6

that guy says soccer is for *******, but he'd never be able to handle a turkish soccer riot. lol at your low % retard.
GO Galatasaray!!!!!
The reason we don't have it for soccer is because it isnt as popular here, AND we do have them for american football. The Kansas City Chiefs lose and people flip cars over and stuff. It's never extreme. One of my turkish friends told me in Turkey, hes hit people in the head with huge rocks, and hes thrown lit road flares into the oppopsing teams crowd. he also said that at a soccer game, an english team showed up and burned turkish flags and jerseys, so at the next game, someone took a long dagger and stabbed and killed someone. the bad part is my friend thought this was all funny.

Answer 7

no hooliganism because americans aren't that into soccer so they feel no need to fight for it. they don't really fight for any sport when you think about it, they just celebrate a little out of hand when their teams win.

as for the world cup; it's the biggest worlwide event so security will always be real tight. countries that host the world cup work on their security for years in advance. so regardless of where it is held, security is good.
also hooligans find it hard to attend, for example england gives the files of known hooligans to germany so they won't enter the country

Answer 8

We reserve our hooliganism for American Football. Players and fans included.

Answer 9

because we really don't like soccer here

Answer 10

We have cops with guns--and they use them.