The lack of US Soccer Culture – The World minus the U.S. Cup – NYTimes.com

March 18th, 2010
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Sucks that this dude is pretty much spot on…

For Americans, soccer is just not a sport you play hooky for. What American boy hasn’t played sick to watch a World Series baseball game a few times in his life? I feigned many a flu to watch Juan Marichal of the San Francisco Giants pitch against Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers, back when dinosaurs roamed the earth. But I can confidently predict that classrooms will be full, and workplace absenteeism will be at normal levels, when the United States plays its first round matches in South Africa this June.

via I.H.T. Op-Ed Contributor – The World minus the U.S. Cup – NYTimes.com.

I really hope the US puts in a good showing and captures the US attention, extending some of the headway made with the Confederations cup. I also hope something awesome happens, like Landon Donovan head butting Rooney in the chest. Though Rooney would probably proceed to kick his arse.

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  • Denver Soccer Mom

    The only thing good about Colorado Rapids games is that at half-time you can go to the bathroom guilt free and not feel like you missed anything! Half-time sucks! Actually you can pretty much go to the bathroom anytime because the games usually suck too! The Colorado Rapids take it potentially exciting game and turn it into one big bore!!! Beer is the only way to get through theses games. If I don't get free tickets this year from someone, I am not throwing my money away again!!

  • Nick

    Rooney v Donovan? I think more than an arse would be kicked. Rooney has six brothers and they were all boxers in their youth. He grew up in a very blue collar part of Liverpool which is probably the most blue collar working class city in England. Landy wouldn't stand a chance. I do appreciate the correct spelling of arse though.

  • http://brianrants.com/ Brian Rants

    It's the least I can do Nick. Respect the “arse.”

  • http://brianrants.com/ Brian Rants

    It's the least I can do Nick. Respect the “arse.”