Back in the late 90s, a friend of mine was CONVINCED that the US would win the World Cup within 20 years, and I told him that would never happen.
We lost touch, or else that fucker would owe me $10.
The US has to struggle to even qualify for the Cup. Last night they tied Jamaica on a lucky call. Canada beat Mexico though, so the US is in 2nd 1 pt ahead of both Mexico + Panama, and 1 pt behind Canada.
Soccer
Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 9:59 am
by Leisher
I just don't think the foundation for a truly good MNT is in place yet. We're getting there, but it's still many years off.
I think professional soccer not being a huge draw is part of the issue, but that is slowly changing.
However, ask your average American kids who their sports heroes are and you will hear Tom Brady, Steph Curry, Freddie Freeman, Tiger Woods, etc. You won't hear many Christian Pulisics. A lot of that has to do with coverage of the sport, which even our generation didn't see a lot of, but it also has to do with salaries.
You want to talk about out of whack? Compare the TV ratings and attendance for the NBA and MLS vs the NFL. Throw in career longevity, and I genuinely wonder how bad the negotiators are for the NFLPA.
Soccer
Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 10:47 am
by TheCatt
Leisher wrote: ↑Wed Nov 17, 2021 9:59 am
A lot of that has to do with coverage of the sport, which even our generation didn't see a lot of, but it also has to do with salaries.
Leisher wrote: ↑Wed Nov 17, 2021 9:59 am
A lot of that has to do with coverage of the sport, which even our generation didn't see a lot of, but it also has to do with salaries.
Cricket... who knew?
Isn't cricket the national sport of India? There's 3-5 Billion people there, right? It's got to make some money.
Soccer
Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 11:51 am
by TheCatt
Leisher wrote: ↑Wed Nov 17, 2021 11:00 am
Isn't cricket the national sport of India? There's 3-5 Billion people there, right? It's got to make some money.
Yeah, but compare those salaries to median Indian people earnings. ($400/month USD)
Soccer
Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 1:34 pm
by Leisher
Sure, but multiply their cricket spending by 2 billion!
Pretty sure it's popular outside of India too. Don't the Brits play it?
Soccer
Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 1:54 pm
by TheCatt
Leisher wrote: ↑Wed Nov 17, 2021 1:34 pm
Sure, but multiply their cricket spending by 2 billion!
Pretty sure it's popular outside of India too. Don't the Brits play it?
Don't the Indians recognize that they only play it due to colonization? Racists.
Leisher wrote: ↑Wed Nov 17, 2021 9:59 am
I just don't think the foundation for a truly good MNT is in place yet. We're getting there, but it's still many years off.
I think professional soccer not being a huge draw is part of the issue, but that is slowly changing.
Missed this. No way, this is a historic time to be a US Soccer fan and player. Our talent pool is the deepest and best it's ever been. It's not even close, either. A Premiere team had a bid rejected just this week for US a guy you've (probably) not heard of or forgotten about.
This is never before never before seen valuation for US players! https://sempremilan.com/milan-leeds-lei ... n-aaronson
Aaronson is killing it, and he's just one of now a dozen Core guys playing in Europe, and there are another dozen in the wings. Even our backups are getting interest: https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-tran ... er-sources
Leisher wrote: ↑Wed Nov 17, 2021 9:59 am
I just don't think the foundation for a truly good MNT is in place yet. We're getting there, but it's still many years off.
I think professional soccer not being a huge draw is part of the issue, but that is slowly changing.
Missed this. No way, this is a historic time to be a US Soccer fan and player. Our talent pool is the deepest and best it's ever been. It's not even close, either. A Premiere team had a bid rejected just this week for US a guy you've (probably) not heard of or forgotten about.
This is never before never before seen valuation for US players! https://sempremilan.com/milan-leeds-lei ... n-aaronson
Aarson is killing it, and he's just one of now a dozen Core guys playing in Europe, and there are another dozen in the wings. Even our backups are getting interest: https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-tran ... er-sources
Leisher wrote: ↑Wed Nov 17, 2021 9:59 am
I just don't think the foundation for a truly good MNT is in place yet. We're getting there, but it's still many years off.
I think professional soccer not being a huge draw is part of the issue, but that is slowly changing.
Missed this. No way, this is a historic time to be a US Soccer fan and player. Our talent pool is the deepest and best it's ever been. It's not even close, either. A Premiere team had a bid rejected just this week for US a guy you've (probably) not heard of or forgotten about.
This is never before never before seen valuation for US players! https://sempremilan.com/milan-leeds-lei ... n-aaronson
Aarson is killing it, and he's just one of now a dozen Core guys playing in Europe, and there are another dozen in the wings. Even our backups are getting interest: https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-tran ... er-sources
