It's actually a good description on how a big part of Americans view soccer. I'm as American as Apple Pie and I admit there is such thing as an "American Ignorance" towards soccer. I put it in quotes because it's an actual phrase, believe it or not. I here it locally on the AM airways and amongst friends. We still have this 'jock' attitude towards it like it has nothing to offer the country as far as entertainment. As a country, we're even cocky enough to name our league champs, "World Champs" when our clubs, sans our olympic teams, don't even play against clubs from other countries.
In soccer, seasons aren't over. You win your league championship? Good. Now you're qualified to play in a league full of champions from your respective regional confederation. Win and you can compete in an additional tournament for all the regional champs, and perhaps then, you at least have the right to be called "World Champion". It's a great sport. Your club and national teams have a chance and earn the right to be called "World Champs". Here in the states, the MLS is growing. Yes, it's not the NFL, NBA or even MLB but don't surprised if it passes the NHL in popularity in the next few years.
The reason I think the word 'ignorance' suits is because soccer isn't even given a chance in their eyes. I love the NFL. Football is number one in my book, and soccer has climbed over the years to 3rd in my book...sometimes 2nd. I'm not a huge fan of the NHL or MLB but I understand the sports and appreciate them. I used to be one of those Americans ignorant to soccer until I gave it a chance and it quickly grew on me. I hope more people give it a chance because I'd like our country to have a part in the "Beautiful Sport".