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Originally Posted by Shimpy
Just reading a bunch of rules is boring and won't help. I watched some of the world cup because of the USA playing and tried hard to enjoy it.
I learned American football by watching years of TV and learning from the comentators. These comentators that I've heard in soccer are no help and talk way above the level of fans trying to learn the game. Their commentary was fine I suppose for someone from Brazil, but if they want soccer to catch on in the US then they need to do some educating or there will be no interest.
Right now the interest is high because of the US playing other countries, but once it's over soccer will go back to a minor sport in the US.
I've got to say I've enjoyed the skill I've seen of players passing the ball with accuracy that is unbelieveable, but the public needs to learn the game, rules, and strategies and the best way to learn this is for the comentators to explain what is going on and not assume everyone already knows.
I'm trying to become a fan but need help.
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My husband found the game more interesting after he learned some of the rules. But I agree with you about the commentators. Quite frankly, a lot of them come off as snobs.
Also, some sports are just not interesting to people. I was a soccer mom too. I was also a swimming mom, lacrosse mom, baseball mom, basketball mom, football mom. I only missed being a golf mom because other sports seasons interfered. (This was all one kid!) But other than football, lacrosse, and baseball, I wasn't a real "mom" to any of those sports. They just aren't interesting to me, and soccer tops that list. I don't feel I need to force myself to like any sport. It either catches my excitement, or it doesn't. If it catches my eye, then I make the effort to learn more about the game.
I think soccer has a bright future in the US because there are so many kids playing it these days. Already the first group are in their 30s, and the spectator base will continue to grow.