Explain the allure of soccer to me.

[Harlan (Deceased)]

The US had better get used to it as within a generation Soccer will grow in popularity here in the USA.

I'll believe it when I see it!

(I still cannot tell for certain when your tongue is in cheek Niel!
I guess 'popular' needs to be defined further.

As someone said above, 'soccer' is participated in by quite a few Americans in a certain age group. I agree that it's a 'soccer mom' sport and may constitute a growing segment of a 'participated in' sport, but I don't agree it's all that popular, other than by the parents of kids playing. It's good fun for kids and easy to learn to play. Few injuries, and equipment is inexpensive. Good exercise and often it's the only sport many kids have ever participated in (Or ever will participate in for many).
I coached soccer a couple of different years when they were begging for coaches. I refused to coach my son's team though, even as an assistant coach. I did the same for little league baseball, and I never interfered with or questioned his coaches. I'd just sit in my chair away from the dugout and watch the game.

(I developed a certain disdain for low class 'little anything league' parents who interfered with coaches that I don't feel about anyone else)
(Now THERE'S a subject!)

Also agree with above sentiments as far as viewing most sports. I played soccer before I started playing football in Jr high and lost all interest in soccer. Soccer was fun to play. Of course football was much more demanding (tough coaches, etc) but still fun -
Both were fun to play, but I have never got much enjoyment out of watching someone else play most sports.

I guess for that matter, I very much enjoy shooting but don't care anything about watching someone else shoot! (I'm selfish and the world revolves around me)

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