Why does the MLS suck so bad?

[Killer2121]

Holland produce good players, but when was the last time they won anything worth mentioning? Wikipidia states 1988 EC. Probably a better example will be Uruguay.

It really doesn't matter. They've reached 1 WC final and a couple semi's since 1988 and consistently compete with the top teams. They're miles ahead of the US and would be dominating CONCACAF if they played in the region.

[SlaytheBook]

The World Cup are the only futbol/soccer matches that the overwhelming majority of Americans will ever care about.

The focus groups for MLS failed when they identified the US as a good market for the league. Ultimate frisbee was probably a better option.

I watch international futbol matches from other leagues and I will watch WC matches, but I will never waste my time with MLS. The stark contrast of talent level and that "nobody" in the US gives a shit about MLS leaves much to be desired. A high school match in almost any other sport is more compelling.

[Killer2121]

The World Cup are the only futbol/soccer matches that the overwhelming majority of Americans will ever care about.

The focus groups for MLS failed when they identified the US as a good market for the league. Ultimate frisbee was probably a better option.

I watch international futbol matches from other leagues and I will watch WC matches, but I will never waste my time with MLS. The stark contrast of talent level and that "nobody" in the US gives a shit about MLS leaves much to be desired. A high school match in almost any other sport is more compelling.

Yep, when soccer is your 6th, 7th or 8th most popular sport, you ain't going anywhere.

[indio]

Just wanted to ssy something. The US national team isn't good at all. Massively overrated by US soccer analysts and "fans". They'll only ever win the Gold Cup in a region filled with sub par teams, apart from Mexico.

You mean like the Costa Rica team that won their group in last years World Cup vs. England, Italy, and Uruguay?

Judging by the few posts you've written in this thread, I would hope you'd stop embarrassing yourself by pretending you have a clue.

[indio]

The World Cup are the only futbol/soccer matches that the overwhelming majority of Americans will ever care about.

Must be why NBC paid so much for Premier League rights, FOX paid a ton for Champions League rights, and ESPN broadcasts the Copa Del Ray final live in the middle of a Saturday afternoon, because no one in America watches. You have any more brilliant insights you'd like to share?

[indio]

Yep, when soccer is your 6th, 7th or 8th most popular sport, you ain't going anywhere.

You took 3 guesses and missed every time.

[Killer2121]

You mean like the Costa Rica team that won their group in last years World Cup vs. England, Italy, and Uruguay?

Judging by the few posts you've written in this thread, I would hope you'd stop embarrassing yourself by pretending you have a clue.

Every world cup has their flukes, costa rica was it last year. CONCACAF is the weakest region in the world, next to oceania. The only idiot in this thread is you, for trying to defend and justify the quality of MLS and US soccer.

[Killer2121]

Must be why NBC paid so much for Premier League rights, FOX paid a ton for Champions League rights, and ESPN broadcasts the Copa Del Ray final live in the middle of a Saturday afternoon, because no one in America watches. You have any more brilliant insights you'd like to share?

He said overwhelming majority, smart guy. The fact is, most Americans don't care about soccer and would rather watch MLB, NFL, NBA, hell even NHL and NASCAR

[Killer2121]

You took 3 guesses and missed every time.

Ok lets see

NFL
NCAA football
Baseball
NCAA basketball
NBA
NHL/hockey
NASCAR
MLS

Lol

[survive]

Women's World Cup game last night got a 7 tv rating, about on par with a World Series game.

[Killer2121]

Women's World Cup game last night got a 7 tv rating, about on par with a World Series game.

I'm sure American Olympic swimming and hockey get the same ratings, but people still don't give a care about them outside of the competition. Americans are just patriotic

[indio]

Every world cup has their flukes, costa rica was it last year. CONCACAF is the weakest region in the world, next to oceania. The only idiot in this thread is you, for trying to defend and justify the quality of MLS and US soccer.

Hardly a fluke when you play 4 quality games in a row. Fact is, Costa Rica have a very good squad. And if you think AFC top 4 is stronger than CONCACAF top 4, you're even dumber than I thought.

Curious to know where I defended or justified, or even mentioned for that matter, anything to do with MLS soccer? Go ahead and find an actual quote, sentence, or picture. You can't, can you you friggin retard.

Take your ritalin, go play some video games, and don't disturb the adults when they're talking. OK boy

[indio]

Ok lets see

NFL
NCAA football
Baseball
NCAA basketball
NBA
NHL/hockey
NASCAR
MLS

Lol

The topic was the popularity of SOCCER, not MLS. And if you think more people in the US watch NHL and NASCAR over the top world soccer leagues, you've got some bad info. I've noticed you have trouble with details. Do you have an attention deficit disorder?

Were you the product of an inter-family relationship by chance? I'm curious about that. You can tell us, you don't have to keep it hidden. No one will laugh at you any more than they already are, so you should come clean about it. We'll probably even have some empathy for you.

[Killer2121]

Hardly a fluke when you play 4 quality games in a row. Fact is, Costa Rica have a very good squad. And if you think AFC top 4 is stronger than CONCACAF top 4, you're even dumber than I thought.

Curious to know where I defended or justified, or even mentioned for that matter, anything to do with MLS soccer? Go ahead and find an actual quote, sentence, or picture. You can't, can you you friggin retard.

Take your ritalin, go play some video games, and don't disturb the adults when they're talking. OK boy

Costa Rica is a fluke team. It happens every world cup. Teams like England and Greece are hardly quality teams, but let's see where they end up in 2018 lmao.

[Killer2121]

The topic was the popularity of SOCCER, not MLS. And if you think more people in the US watch NHL and NASCAR over the top world soccer leagues.

Yes. Lol.

[sjm5122]

Teams like chicago show how big of a joke the MLS is. In the 70' minute of their game And they dont have a single SOG

[survive]

I'm sure American Olympic swimming and hockey get the same ratings, but people still don't give a care about them outside of the competition. Americans are just patriotic

Nope Olympics TV ratings are declining. Women's final last night got a 15 rating, soccer popularity is absolutely skyrocketing

[Killer2121]

Nope Olympics TV ratings are declining. Women's final last night got a 15 rating, soccer popularity is absolutely skyrocketing

Olympics ratings declining when every new Olympic games breaks viewership records.. Ok

[rankslash]

I almost forgot about this thread. MLS is pretty bad right now.

[Nova99]

It is interesting this year many us men's stars (ones who grew up in the us) are back in the league... I guess being a star in mls is better than grinding it as a bench player in Europe...

Three teams are entering the league soon, going to further delude the talent pool... we are somehow getting younger South Americans to play here but I doubt they will stay long, can mls keep finding more to fill their shoes is a big question...

I hate the playoff system this year, a team like dc seems to be freefallin for 2 months and they will make the playoffs fairly easily... Btw they won a game vs Montreal with one shot on goal this summer LOL

[intermission]

It is interesting this year many us men's stars (ones who grew up in the us) are back in the league... I guess being a star in mls is better than grinding it as a bench player in Europe...

Three teams are entering the league soon, going to further delude the talent pool... we are somehow getting younger South Americans to play here but I doubt they will stay long, can mls keep finding more to fill their shoes is a big question...

I hate the playoff system this year, a team like dc seems to be freefallin for 2 months and they will make the playoffs fairly easily... Btw they won a game vs Montreal with one shot on goal this summer LOL

MLS is getting somewhat better with one or two stars players in the team. More jersey to sell for the team too. My team is DC and i can tell you that they were on top for while by pure luck LOL. Hopefully with the new teams we'll see a tighter playoff spots.

[Nova99]

Yea this current dcu team seems to not get the same amount of attention as years past. even when there's a big team/player in town they don't fill rfk like the past. i hope the stadium works out but it may just be like rbny / rsl/ col where there's a new stadium but not that close to sell out crowds each week.

I dunno about tighter playoffs, with all the expansion money they might just do a post season with everyone involved! Lol

[O]

NASCAR probably has the largest viewership.......

[rankslash]

Classic thread..

MLS has improved a lot this season.
However, last night game between NYC/Orlando was really bad.

[jules11]

I enjoy the MLS.

Impact are good underdogs for tonight.