Was watching CBS News this morning and they mentioned the National Team not making it into the World Cup. When they went back to the reporter after the video, they said "You do feel bad for them because they were so close, well maybe next year".
That's the problem with this sport in this country. It's not popular, and as much as we want to trick ourselves into thinking that it is getting there, it simply is likely never to catch Basketball, Football, and Baseball. Everyone knows when the SuperBowl, World Series, and NBA Finals is on, and who is playing in it. Even if you don't follow those sports, you still know. With Soccer, not even the news people know about the different tournaments and when they are. The World Cup is the largest stage for Soccer in the World, and the average person in the US doesn't even know that this tournament comes around only every 4 years.
We can complain about the different programs and point fingers all we want, but until the sport catches the attention of the general public, it doesn't matter. Bottom line is money and right now there is no money in the sport, from TV ratings, endorsements, and players salary. The 8th guy off the bench in the NBA is making 8 Mil a year - equivalent to the top stars of MLS.
That's the problem with this sport in this country. It's not popular, and as much as we want to trick ourselves into thinking that it is getting there, it simply is likely never to catch Basketball, Football, and Baseball. Everyone knows when the SuperBowl, World Series, and NBA Finals is on, and who is playing in it. Even if you don't follow those sports, you still know. With Soccer, not even the news people know about the different tournaments and when they are. The World Cup is the largest stage for Soccer in the World, and the average person in the US doesn't even know that this tournament comes around only every 4 years.
We can complain about the different programs and point fingers all we want, but until the sport catches the attention of the general public, it doesn't matter. Bottom line is money and right now there is no money in the sport, from TV ratings, endorsements, and players salary. The 8th guy off the bench in the NBA is making 8 Mil a year - equivalent to the top stars of MLS.
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