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re: USA-Portugal match draws more viewers than NBA Finals or World Series
Posted on 6/24/14 at 2:59 am to TbirdSpur2010
Posted on 6/24/14 at 2:59 am to TbirdSpur2010
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You're the only one I've ever come across that has taken it that negatively. It's not like I was going "OMG YOU MISSPELLED A WORD YOU'RE SO STUPID LOL." That would have warranted a more defensive reaction.
I just said I didnt take you for a grammar smack type. Jesus man. You keep telling me to calm down and thats kind of funny.
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but Im the one who's wound up?
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Yes.
Im far from wound up. I really dont understand why you keep saying that.
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but you're in rare form tonight
Why?
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Posted on 6/24/14 at 2:59 am to TheIrishFro
Well, I guess you're on the same page with most of us.
Is there a specific number of teams the MLS is trying to get to? It'd be cool to have a team in LA
Is there a specific number of teams the MLS is trying to get to? It'd be cool to have a team in LA
Posted on 6/24/14 at 3:02 am to TbirdSpur2010
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I think this is a good thing and will only benefit the league going forward.
Yea.
And lets face it, the league will never be as popular as it can be if some of the best players in the world are not home grown to stock the league. You can bring in as many,in their prime, superstars from around the world but unless there are Americans in that mix it will never see its potential.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 3:03 am to kilo
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I just said I didnt take you for a grammar smack type. Jesus man.
It really shouldn't bother you as much as it apparently does
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You keep telling me to calm down and thats kind of funny.
Glad to amuse you right along
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I really dont understand why you keep saying that.
I actually just said you were being abrasive earlier
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Why?
Because we've talked many times before without going around the horn on silly little shite like this.
You like soccer more than I do. I don't think it will overtake the NBA in popularity like you do. We'll both continue to be avid fans of varied sports.
The End.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 3:05 am to kilo
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the league will never be as popular as it can be if some of the best players in the world are not home grown to stock the league. You can bring in as many,in their prime, superstars from around the world but unless there are Americans in that mix it will never see its potential.
True.
And I honestly believe this will improve going forward.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 3:05 am to TbirdSpur2010
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Because we've talked many times before without going around the horn on silly little shite like this.
You started parsing my original comment.
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The End.
Only thing we agreed about in this thread I think
Posted on 6/24/14 at 3:08 am to kilo
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You started parsing my original comment.
We have both done our share of parsing, tbh
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Only thing we agreed about in this thread I think
Nah, we're closer to being on the same page than you think.
I believe soccer will eventually overtake hockey. Not sure how quickly or slowly, but given the regional nature of hockey, I think it's bound to happen.
I also agree that the MLS will continue to increase in popularity, especially as more homegrown players become prime stars.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 3:12 am to Cap Crunch
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Posted on 6/24/14 at 3:14 am to TbirdSpur2010
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We have both done our share of parsing, tbh
Yea, it got pretty stupid. Im glad its over. shite happens at 3am.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 3:16 am to kilo
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shite happens at 3am.
a.k.a., "lunchtime" for me
Smoked salmon ftw
And can Thursday hurry up and get here already?
Posted on 6/24/14 at 3:19 am to TbirdSpur2010
I took a week of vacation, starting today, and taking the rest at the end of July. Im bored and slightly buzzed.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 3:23 am to kilo
Enjoy the vacay
Wifey and I took a vacation to Orlando last month and it was so desperately needed. Didn't want to come back to work, tbh.
Drink one for me
Wifey and I took a vacation to Orlando last month and it was so desperately needed. Didn't want to come back to work, tbh.
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Im bored and slightly buzzed.
Drink one for me
Posted on 6/24/14 at 4:26 am to Zantrix
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One is played in outdoor stadiums (many NFL stadiums), the other is played in arenas.
um no
only DC, Seattle, NE play in non soccer specific stadiums
Posted on 6/24/14 at 4:30 am to TheIrishFro
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David Villa, Thierry Henry, Beckham, Kaka, Julio Cesar all have, do play, or will be playing in the MLS. Yes you can make an argument for aging players, but you can't argue against how good they are. 99% of world-wide teams would take those players onto their teams when the MLS have gotten/will get them.
over paying for old guys past their prime is used to create fan fair.
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Give it time and it should be looked at no worse than the Brazilian league.
that means american talent will a huge jump in terms of quality. B/c those brazilian players in europe almost all get their start at home.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 4:52 am to benhamin5555
I read about 2 pages, and no one has mentioned the amount of immigrants contributing to this as well. They probably don't ever watch NBA or MLB but I'm sure they all tuned into most of these soccer matches.
I'm not a soccer fan, but of course I'm going to watch the US play on a Sunday when there's nothing else to watch of importance
I'm not a soccer fan, but of course I'm going to watch the US play on a Sunday when there's nothing else to watch of importance
Posted on 6/24/14 at 5:27 am to Hubbhogg
The only way soccer will break into the top 2 sports in Anerica is if everyone just stops watching the NFL because rule changes turn it to flag football and parents of any talented kid stop them playing for potential health reasons.
Otherwise 3rd is the best it can hope for with NhL being pretty regionalisd and MLB having an ageing fan base and it falling popularity with youngsters. But 3rd in the American market is great and the little brother syndrome v haters can stop then
As the MLS grows they should introduce lower leagues and relegation/promotion, while I'm not sure how that would work with the draft etc. It's something that makes league more exciting
Otherwise 3rd is the best it can hope for with NhL being pretty regionalisd and MLB having an ageing fan base and it falling popularity with youngsters. But 3rd in the American market is great and the little brother syndrome v haters can stop then
As the MLS grows they should introduce lower leagues and relegation/promotion, while I'm not sure how that would work with the draft etc. It's something that makes league more exciting
Posted on 6/24/14 at 6:50 am to engvol
Disclaimer: I hate soccer..and frankly think that if you are from a first world country and make this your number one sport, I think less of them.
That being said, soccer will continue to grow and become more popular due to the ease of access that everyone has now in respect to this sport. 15 years ago, you could get the scores off the internet of the EPL, Bundesliga, etc, and that was it. But now folks can see it on regular tv, soccer channels on Directtv, stream it live, etc.
As someone who lives in DC, soccer is huge in this community, but really propped up by the El Salvdorans and Hondurans here, but you can see increase as DC United has done a good job at getting more youths to the game, which brings along the parents.
People do bring up attendance, but the seats are so much cheaper at the MLS games versus other sports. Not a perfect comparison, but the highest priced DC United season ticket is $1,729 and the cheapest Washington Cap ticket is around $1,300 for nosebleeds. And there are still many cheap tickets always being sold or given away to DC United games, which is smart, as they are trying to hook you.
So, the MLS has a long ways to go to catch up in revenue even if there numbers are up.
That being said, soccer will continue to grow and become more popular due to the ease of access that everyone has now in respect to this sport. 15 years ago, you could get the scores off the internet of the EPL, Bundesliga, etc, and that was it. But now folks can see it on regular tv, soccer channels on Directtv, stream it live, etc.
As someone who lives in DC, soccer is huge in this community, but really propped up by the El Salvdorans and Hondurans here, but you can see increase as DC United has done a good job at getting more youths to the game, which brings along the parents.
People do bring up attendance, but the seats are so much cheaper at the MLS games versus other sports. Not a perfect comparison, but the highest priced DC United season ticket is $1,729 and the cheapest Washington Cap ticket is around $1,300 for nosebleeds. And there are still many cheap tickets always being sold or given away to DC United games, which is smart, as they are trying to hook you.
So, the MLS has a long ways to go to catch up in revenue even if there numbers are up.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 7:06 am to Bama Bird
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I watched it, while I didn't watch a single game of the world series or NBA finals this year.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 7:06 am to tccdc
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Disclaimer: I hate soccer..and frankly think that if you are from a first world country and make this your number one sport, I think less of them.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 7:07 am to tccdc
DC also has the shittiest stadium in MLS by far and has been the worst franchise for like five years now.
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