Why do Americans DESPISE soccer?.

[Nicky Santoro]

Today was 2nd biggest soccer game of the year, and no one here cared. there was 2 threads about soccer, including one in game thread, that had 3 responses in it. on a cubs in game thread last week, there was 185 responses.

boys, its sad when i am watching a lousy 1-0 game (atl vs tor) over this game.

this sport sucks and no matter what, americans will never accept soccer in this country.


why do americans hate soccer so much?

[JDizzel]

because they suck at it !!

[SBR Lou]

Boring sport, rather watch baseball.

[zootiehead]

It's boring and there really isn't any strategy involved.

Welcome back Mr Santauro.

[woodg8]

They like to be unique. Not one to congregate with the world, I mean, that'd be wrong!

[jjgold]

Sport is for non athletes, I did not even know there was a game

Nicky soccer plays are failed athletes

[Thor4140]

Sport is for non athletes, I did not even know there was a game

Nicky soccer plays are failed athletes

And bad actors. I tried to give it a chance last year and all the diving look like guys being hit by a car. It was just a little to much.

[smallon]

I'm American and don't hate soccer at all - in fact I like it. I think most Americans simply are not exposed to the sport nearly as often as Europeans and thus, they prefer other sports.

[Nicky Santoro]

boys, this sport is so stupid. you'd think for a sport that attracts billions of people, they'd stop the clock when someone gets hurt, but noooooooooooooooooooooo, the clock keeps ticking and ticking, and then at the end, the ref decides when the added time ends.. so he decides to estimate about when the game will end.. he has to make the assumption.


is it that hard to just stop the freakin clock like hockey, NFL and NBA.. who's the genius that came up with this one. you'd figure after all these years, they'd change this rule. no one knows exactly when a soccer game is over. a ref can call it anytime he wants. how sick is that.


STOP THE CLOCK WHEN SOMEONE GETS HURT FOR CHRIST SAKES.. IS IT THAT HARD TO STOP IT?

[jjgold]

Soccer is the most bet sport in the world by far too

[woodg8]

This thread sounds like the biggest windup in a while. Stop the clock when someone gets injured? Haven't heard anything more stupid.

[SBR Lou]

This thread sounds like the biggest windup in a while. Stop the clock when someone gets injured? Haven't heard anything more stupid.

Tend to agree, Nicky's out in left field on that one.

[Marigold HD]

The Ref keeps the game going because half the time the players fake injuries.......So instead of having a 4 hour game, the ref takes all the injuries into consideration with the added time........Great system I believe.

[Marigold HD]

Soccer is the most bet sport in the world by far too

This is very true.......alot of money in soccer betting.

Americans dislike soccer like the europeans loved NFL football.....Remember that NFL Europe circus

[pat venditto]

soccer is boring to watch

[adriano]

Half the people in this thread should rename their SBR handle to clueless.

[element1286]

Because they don't understand it. Same goes with hockey. I don't understand soccer and rarely watch it. It intrigues me sometimes, but it takes a lot of time to truly understand it.

[woodg8]

Half the people in this thread should rename their SBR handle to clueless.

Yep yep, don't get how anyone can call football boring yet watch baseball and not get bored, or endless breaks in nfl. Don't get me wrong, I love watchin both of them sports, but they don't compare to football at all for entertainment

[INVEGA MAN]

One Word : Boring

[Nicky Santoro]

you're right, there are a bunch of clueless people in this thread. the ones that said soccer is boring are the intelligent guys. the rest are the clueless..

SOCCER IS BOOOOOOOOOORING

[McBa1n]

You have to watch it to get into it. I think it's easily the most exciting sport to watch when you have 2 elite teams playing each other. I'm american, also. It's amazing how difficult the game is to play - the level of toughness, endurance, strength, finesse is unreal. It's also, technically, probably the toughest sport to get good at. Even pros aren't all that technically proficient because it's so difficult - even with all the practice they get.

Watching teams like Spain in this Euro 2008 is a total treat. You get to see a team loaded with superior/elite talent working together with moments of individual brilliance. You just can't beat top level football. IMO, the super bowl is boring by comparison - and I watch almost every single NFL game played every season and have since tivo+the sunday ticket became available.

[Nicky Santoro]

I'll Bet Mcbain Is Not From North America..


I Will Also Bet That Those Who Say Soccer Is A Great Sport Are From Europe And Other Countries Around The World..

And I Will Bet That Those That Said That Soccer Is Boring Are From North America..


Everyone Is Going With They Know. Europeans Think Soccer Is Great Because It's All They Know. They Don't Understand Nfl Or Mlb Or Nba That Well.. They Only Know Soccer. They Grew Up With It, So They Like It. But If They Grew Up In America, They Would Hate Soccer.

[pavyracer]

Nicky,

Noone is forcing you to watch it or bet on it. Keep watching and betting your rigged baseball games when "brilliant" managers and pitchers walk the winning run in extra innings. I can't imagine your excitement watching the winning run taking a walk from third base.

[chance]

Soccer players faking injury and being bleating wimps is a couple of reasons

[pavyracer]

Soccer players faking injury and being bleating wimps is a couple of reasons

I know what you mean. Getting kicked with the steel studs on your shin and ankle, getting stumped on, or getting a gash on your head, eyebrow was all fake today. The blood was grapefruit juice and the bruises and swellings on players legs were orchistrated by UEFA hollywood specialists.

I played soccer in NCAA college and the injuries are real.

[chance]

At your soccer (football) trainings did you ever do drills or practice diving. It must take a lot of rehearsal to master the art of rolling around on the ground looking like you are dying to try and get a penalty

[pavyracer]

At your soccer (football) trainings did you ever do drills or practice diving. It must take a lot of rehearsal to master the art of rolling around on the ground looking like you are dying to try and get a penalty

You try to run the equivalent of 6-8 miles per game wearing studded shoes and try to dribble yourself around 6'-4" 200 lbs guys who their goal is to deny you going by them by any means.

The passing interference rule in football is also ridiculous. Do you see me saying that T.O. or Randy Moss are faking it most of the times? Or how about the stupid tuck rule for the QB's? Or about the flopping of NBA players to win a foul? Or about the hitter leaning toward's the pitch so he can advance when hit by the pitcher?

Every sport has cheating. You are very selective on what you want to see.

[MJFtheGenius]

Sport is for non athletes, I did not even know there was a game

Nicky soccer plays are failed athletes

I played college soccer

Soccer players are the 2nd best athletes in the world behind basketball players

I also played basketball at a high level

Gold you did not play any sports

[Mr Nuts]

Soccer blows.

[chance]

I don't see players rolling around on the ground writhing in "pain" in other sports.

[Panic]

I don't mind soccer. Give me a sport that pits country against country, with fans whipped into a frenzy and a good chance that all hell is gonna break lose and I'm in. Tell me, how can all the billions of people that watch it and love it be wrong? Its the most recognized and played sport in the world.

[Patrick McIrish]

I don't consider it a real sport, more along the lines of darts, pool and Scrabble like they show on ESPN from time to time. I don't hate it though, just have no respect for it. I watched a game when we played Italy a few years ago, it was pathetic watching them fall anytime a player slid anywhere even close to them. In fact a player got a GAME MISCONDUCT for just sliding too close to another player, he never touched him!? We played the rest of the game a man short because he got too close. That was the last I ever watched, would rather tune in to spelling bees instead when organized kickball comes on.

[pavyracer]

I don't see players rolling around on the ground writhing in "pain" in other sports.

If soccer has a two min break every down, TV commercial break, timeout break, change of possession break, video review break or water break, playing only defense or offense you wouldn't see players in pain.

[Patrick McIrish]

I don't see players rolling around on the ground writhing in "pain" in other sports.

You sure that wasn't the audience?

[Nicky Santoro]

I played college soccer

Soccer players are the 2nd best athletes in the world behind basketball players

I also played basketball at a high level

Gold you did not play any sports

this is where you are wrong. i have played hockey and basketball, and by far,, and i mean, by far, hockey is way way more tougher to play than basketball. do you have any idea what kinda shape you have to be in to play hockey? these guys skate up and down for 2 hrs during practice in the morning, then another 3 hrs at night, then go on the bike for 1 hr after each game.. try skating up and down for 30 seconds, you will collapse. hve you ever seen the bodies on those hockey players. not one ounce of fat. built like trees with 8% body fat. there has never been, nor will there ever be a hockey player with one ounce of fat on him. it's impossible to skate up and down with any fat on your body..

i know a ton of basketball players and hockey players friends and ask each one, which is tougher and they all say, hockey by a country mile. try going into the corners and battle for the puck for 30 seconds, you will clutch your heart and collapse. basketball players are hardly sprinting, they walk and jog and pace all game. not hockey.

best physical shape you have to be in to play

1- hockey.... by far
2- soccer
3- basketball