Comments on: Shouldn't the United States be better at soccer?

By: Realist

Realist — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:11:59 +0000

If the sport football/soccer is really the second most popular sport among the 12-24 demographic as per what ESPN said, perhaps there is really hope for the USA! My fearless forecast – if all goes according to plan for the American FA – is that the first (Men's) World Cup Winning Team from the USA will be comprised of kids born in the 2000s and 2010s (aka Gen Y's children).

By: morgan

morgan — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 10:59:34 +0000

of coarse america is destined for greater skies as far as footbal isconcerned they only needs to be positive if they want to develop their game

By: dony

dony — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 16:46:09 +0000

well, another ridiculous article form the Anglo-Saxon biased CNN, first fo all the question would be why Mexico and Portugal are not yet a real force in world football??? , but talking about the yanks it has many possible answers.
First of all, football is not only the most popular worldwide sport is also the most competitive, at club lever there are at least 10 leagues with a similar level , Serie A, Torneo AFA, Campeonato Paulista e Carioca, La Liga, Bundesliga, EPL, Eurodivise, Apertura Mexicano and so on......
What is more, nowadays the idea of the Big 4 (Brazil, Germany, Italy, Argentina) it does not correspond with the reality ( WC 1998 was the turning point), and for that reason you have Brazil, Argentina, Germany, Spain, England, Uruguay , Italy and France like powerhouses at international level , I do not think so honestly that USA has a real chance, think in the time that Spain has to wait until win their 1st World Cup.
Finally, about being a soft sport, I want to be a yank, brit or from any other country outside South America playing at the Morumbi, Bombonera, Centenario, with thousands of supporters chanting with fireworks, which can easily make you feel like a completely yellow.......

By: Alexandre

Alexandre — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 02:29:55 +0000

Yes, but first of all, you should know much more about it. For instance that Corinthians is the biggest soccer club in Brazil and has more than 33 million fans only inside the country and many others around the world. We've had many brazilian soccer idols playing for the team such as Ronaldo, Rivellino and Socrates and nowadays we're trying to bring back Carlos Tevez who played for Corithians during 2005 season and also we have Adriano. Corinthians is one of the 3 biggest clubs in the world that earns more money from the sponsors. Yes you should learn more and not say or publish things that you don't know. Manchester City is not even one tenth of what Corinthians is.
Corinthians my life, Corinthians my history, Corinthians my love....

By: kellsbells

kellsbells — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:29:08 +0000

I think SteveKatherman has it right. If you are an up-and-coming athlete, there is no "big money" to be had pursuing a career in soccer, unless you are amazing enough to be scouted by the premier European teams with unreal bank accounts. I bet a ton of wide receivers and centerfielders would have made great soccer players but they had to make a choice and there is simply no money to be made playing US soccer because of the lack of commercial breaks and sponsorship opportunities. It's a shame too, because it is such a beautiful, pure sport.

By: John Kaiser

John Kaiser — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:51:21 +0000

I'm from Brazil and I always questioned myself about this. USA is great at all other sports, but never did much at soccer.

Things changed, however. I was in South Africa last year, and the biggest crowd I saw in Cape Town was the americans, even more than the english!

I would ask them "seriously, do you really like soccer?" They would shout yes, everyone was very excited.

Soccer is the most international sport, the most passionated, the most exciting. It's not coincidence that almost everywhere on Easth millions love it. Different races, different ethnicities, different colours, different languages, different cultures.

USA is way better than it was 10 years ago. WAY BETTER. Was considered a good team last WC, and in the women's is one of the best. Things don't change that much in a short time. It takes a long period. But I think you'll get there. Once you show some results and there is media covering it, people will enjoy it. And support. And then you go.

Cheers from Brazil!

By: Dennis

Dennis — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:02:57 +0000

Pedro,

Terrible shallow article! I hope you have an alternate career path.

By: AWilson in DR

AWilson in DR — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:27:48 +0000

Coaching, first. MLS farm system, second. Bradley must go. Professional system must link with youth system and create a viable farm system.

Americans play on groomed, immaculate fields and play without passion or creativity. We teach kids a civil game, where the boundaries of pushing, pulling, grabbing is not tolerated at the younger levels. We need a new brand of football that is more urgent, agile and ruff and tumble. We need a brand that looks like the streets and is not overly sanitized. It needs to be more earthy and authentic to life.

Sport mimic's life, drama and all, when played well: American football does not.

By: observer

observer — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:08:59 +0000

Awful 'journalism' football has many fans in the US especially after thier good showing in the world cup. Many countries try for years and don't get past the first round or even get to play in the world cup at all. Mr. Pinto does not understand this game and therefore should not comment on what he does not know. Spain planned for years with their investment in youth football before winning the world cup. The US is not going to walk in and win, it takes an investment in the future with youth soccer which is being done now in order to have any success. You cant measure success only by winning the world cup because you will always be a failure. this sport has taken hold finally because of the efforts of the last team to play in the world cup with that last minute win to qualify for the next round. The US viewers which were in record numbers finally f felt that passion for the game and what it is all about. This blog was just a sad display of a lazy, biased and misinformed article.

By: Johnny

Johnny — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:53:52 +0000

What Does Soccer Mean? And Dey Should Know To Be Better But Dey Cant Dey Dont Have Soul And Spirit And Love For The Sport TO Play Good.. My Opinion...