Sound Off: Is Football (Finally) on the Rise in America?

[BigBoi23]

Quote: Originally Posted by UK0wnag3

First question: Why do you Americans hate draws so much? What's wrong with sometimes just saying "It was a closely fought game, fair play" and shaking hands? Back on point, yes. Every time I go stateside (as I am right now, though flying home today) I notice how much soccer has grown from the year before. As an outsider it really is noticeable. There's been a huge football maturation.

I've tried to figure that out myself and I'm not really sure. Americans like their results cut-and-dry.

[elgreazy1]

Quote: Originally Posted by UK0wnag3

First question: Why do you Americans hate draws so much? What's wrong with sometimes just saying "It was a closely fought game, fair play" and shaking hands?

It's not how the country or this continent was founded: it was win/thrive or lose/die. That sentiment has been engrained in American culture from day one and I don't see it ever changing.

[Suntan Superman]

It really comes down to that psych profile of typical American males, Soccer doesn't fill enough criteria to fulfill the inner needs for masculinity, mostly because of previous connotations associated with it, combined with the fact the US doesn't dominate, nor does it appear to be close to dominating, so its hard for them to get behind.

[fugazi]

Quote: Originally Posted by BigBadTom

Also I prefer to have the NFL grow international and spread the sport because American football world super bowl would be the greatest event imaginable.

IN 50 years, American Football has spread virtually nowhere.

I'm not saying there aren't leagues elsewhere...there are...but I don't think it will ever come about.

There are lots of soccer leagues in the world that do not have B/EPL money, and they enjoy MUCH MUCH more than a cult following.

I don't expect it to happen, necessarily, but saying soccer will never be the #1 sport in the US...is presumptuous. But it doesn't need to be the #1 sport.

[Jakeness23]

It may be on the rise, but I never see it passing over the big 3 sports here, unless the NFL folds (which it looks like it may do eventually).

[eyeamg0dly]

Quote: Originally Posted by fugazi

IN 50 years, American Football has spread virtually nowhere. I'm not saying there aren't leagues elsewhere...there are...but I don't think it will ever come about. There are lots of soccer leagues in the world that do not have B/EPL money, and they enjoy MUCH MUCH more than a cult following. I don't expect it to happen, necessarily, but saying soccer will never be the #1 sport in the US...is presumptuous. But it doesn't need to be the #1 sport.

I think it has the potential to be our #1 sport, but the shift has to start at the middle to high school level when kids start growing physically and start playing other sports.

As far as american sports played internationally, I am a bit more surprised that baseball hasn't gained popularity in Europe.

[eyeamg0dly]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jakeness23

It may be on the rise, but I never see it passing over the big 3 sports here, unless the NFL folds (which it looks like it may do eventually).

I don't see that ever happening. Our football is more than just a cult like following, it is part of our culture like soccer is to most of the world. The NFL is designed not to tank because of how it shares its profits among all the teams. the only way the NFL can go on the decline is if America itself stops existing.

[OSGuy321]

I absolutely love it. So exciting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7K-FtZpciGw