Never really followed soccer till last couple of years, but I find it refreshing compared to the stagnant- play long season/playoffs & repeat cycles that other sport games offer.
Using the premiere leauge for example, you have the excitment of promotion (if you start out in lower league) & regulation along with competing for final standings, the Champions cup, Europa cup, FA cup, CApital One Cup along with UERO or World cup rolled into one season. Thats why I always avoid starting a career in MLS.
I know how you feel, use to be in the same boat, spent a lot of time researching wiki. LOL