aem4162 Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 i like soccer (Y) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/176244-americans-opinions-about-soccer/page/2/#findComment-2262849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ficman Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 As much as I have tried to get into it, just not my cup of tea... :no: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/176244-americans-opinions-about-soccer/page/2/#findComment-2262852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 soccer is for guys people who cant play football (N) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/176244-americans-opinions-about-soccer/page/2/#findComment-2262856 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phegro Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 I AM CANADIAN! SO **** YOU AMERICAN IDIOTS! :angry: I don't like soccer either! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/176244-americans-opinions-about-soccer/page/2/#findComment-2262863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ad345zAdZ0d9_ Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 soccer is for guys people who cant play football (N) whatever you say.. fool. how is it that your game of "football" (as crappy as it is) has no bearing with playing with your feet. lets take this in to perspective. soccer (urgh i hate that word) is the game of the world. every country loves it but America. The only country that likts american football is america. go figure Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/176244-americans-opinions-about-soccer/page/2/#findComment-2262886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEMO.INC Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 I just have one question, Why in the name of god a sport (wich is good and enjoyable) that is played with hands and only a few ocations with the foot is named FOOTBALL ? Why a game (older than the other with a worldwide organization) is named by the U.S.A. people mostly Soccer, when is entyrely played with foot, and only the goalkeepers with hands????..... Shouldn't the name of the American Football be AMERICAN RUGBY?????? Both games are good, i enjoy both of them, I like the physical action of the NFL and enjoy (mostly because i a a fan of a team called Chivas) the magic of the soccer. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/176244-americans-opinions-about-soccer/page/2/#findComment-2262897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 whatever you say.. fool. how is it that your game of "football" (as crappy as it is) has no bearing with playing with your feet. lets take this in to perspective. soccer (urgh i hate that word) is the game of the world. every country loves it but America. The only country that likts american football is america. go figure "fool" ?... there is something called field goals, extra points, kickoffs, punts, all involving the "foot" genius Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/176244-americans-opinions-about-soccer/page/2/#findComment-2262906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEMO.INC Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 "fool" ?... there is something called field goals, extra points, kickoffs, punts, all involving the "foot" genius Only done by one or two of the players....... or everyone in the team uses the feet somehow to kick the ball????? I am not calling you a fool, i enjoy both games but disagree with the way you name the sports Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/176244-americans-opinions-about-soccer/page/2/#findComment-2262924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ad345zAdZ0d9_ Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 "fool" ?... there is something called field goals, extra points, kickoffs, punts, all involving the "foot" genius I called you a fool because with this one comment soccer is for guys people who cant play football You segregated about 20-30% of neowinians You were high on my list of intelligent posters as well.... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/176244-americans-opinions-about-soccer/page/2/#findComment-2262929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 I called you a fool because with this one commentYou segregated about 20-30% of neowins You were high on my list of intelligent posters as well.... Well in the US, soccer is for women, and guys who don't play football, that?s just how it is culturally, goes along with the "soccer mom" thing I am sure you know about Yes I know in the rest of the world, soccer rules, and yes its my ethnocentrism to love football, but thats how the cookie crubles:D:D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/176244-americans-opinions-about-soccer/page/2/#findComment-2262939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozric Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 Actually, it doesn't. Football is two sports. Soccer is one. People who want to view NFL posts go into the wrong thread and vice versa. Soccer is what it is called here. No more discussion on it here. Hah:woot:t: !!! Football is one sport. The majority of the world agrees, even the Australian's call their version 'Aussie Rules'. So at the risk of upsetting a Mod, your wrong.:):) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/176244-americans-opinions-about-soccer/page/2/#findComment-2262973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ad345zAdZ0d9_ Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 Well in the US, soccer is for women, and guys who don't play football, that?s just how it is culturally, goes along with the "soccer mom" thing I am sure you know aboutYes I know in the rest of the world, soccer rules, and yes its my ethnocentrism to love football, but thats how the cookie crubles:D:D Thanks for clearing that u:):) Try and catch some of Euro2004 if you can to check out international football. Its like the world cup but for Europe - Once every 4 years Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/176244-americans-opinions-about-soccer/page/2/#findComment-2262975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
soppychunk Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 you say america doesn't get very far in big tournaments? umm remember when the women's team won the championship a few years ago? oh yeah... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/176244-americans-opinions-about-soccer/page/2/#findComment-2262982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEMO.INC Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 Yep, the US team of real football (FBI filter replace with soccer) is getting better, in the last world cup they defeated my beloved Mexico team (I disagree with the fifa ranking about Mexico, I love my Country team but there is no way that is currently better than Argentina) and advanced to confront Deutscheland, I hope we get our revenge in the next cup Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/176244-americans-opinions-about-soccer/page/2/#findComment-2263032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 Thanks for clearing that up :)Try and catch some of Euro2004 if you can to check out international football. Its like the world cup but for Europe - Once every 4 years yeah i went to a would cup game back in 94... i think it was, it was alright, just not my thing Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/176244-americans-opinions-about-soccer/page/2/#findComment-2263039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BudMan MVC Posted June 11, 2004 MVC Share Posted June 11, 2004 I am not even sure I would consider soccer a sport - it's great exercise for little kids, thats about it. Just my opinion, don't hate me for it. Most of the world loves it - I will never understand why. Give it a few years, the fan base in the US is still growing up. They played it as kids, etc.. 20 years from now - it might be huge in the US, but for now it does not have much of a following. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/176244-americans-opinions-about-soccer/page/2/#findComment-2263054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEMO.INC Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 I am not even sure I would consider soccer a sport - it's great exercise for little kids, thats about it. Just my opinion, don't hate me for it. Most of the world loves it - I will never understand why.Give it a few years, the fan base in the US is still growing up. They played it as kids, etc.. 20 years from now - it might be huge in the US, but for now it does not have much of a following. Then, what do you consider a sport,??? Dude, it have a world cup, Its played by millions of peoples and even have an Olympic place.... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/176244-americans-opinions-about-soccer/page/2/#findComment-2263067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozric Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 When the US get their heads around it (I mean the older generation giving more support to the younger generation), I think they'll provide some formidable competition. From what I've seen of American sports fans they seem to be very passionate about the sports they know. The only thing that worries me is the attempts to change to sport. A few years ago there was some cr*p about different scores for goals shot from different zones. That kind of stuff cannot be allowed to happen. :no: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/176244-americans-opinions-about-soccer/page/2/#findComment-2263068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ad345zAdZ0d9_ Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 The only thing that worries me is the attempts to change to sport. A few years ago there was some cr*p about different scores for goals shot from different zones. That kind of stuff cannot be allowed to happen. no.gif They also dont understand the offside rule :p and tried to scrap it :no: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/176244-americans-opinions-about-soccer/page/2/#findComment-2263102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEMO.INC Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 The beauty about soccer is that anyone can play it with the same rules, from the guys that play in the park next to my old ex-highschool, to the worldcup, not worryng about tv replays, stops or anything Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/176244-americans-opinions-about-soccer/page/2/#findComment-2263127 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Derf Veteran Posted June 11, 2004 Veteran Share Posted June 11, 2004 I am not even sure I would consider soccer a sport - it's great exercise for little kids, thats about it. Just my opinion, don't hate me for it. Most of the world loves it - I will never understand why. It is great for kids though. The rules are easy to understand, there is virtually no equipment required (compared to American Football or "Ice" hockey) and because there is little contact, there is little risk of injury. It's also one of the cheapest league sports to join (if not THE cheapest). Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/176244-americans-opinions-about-soccer/page/2/#findComment-2263187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 fred666 pretty much hit it on the head on why soccer is so popular around the world. Not every country has the resources of the US, soccer is a VERY cheap alternative to every other sport. Much like baseball, it requires little equipment, therefore much cheaper. America will probably never care about it, we have all our other sports that excite us. Do you think it is a coincedence that the best baseball and soccer players come from 'less fortunate' countries? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/176244-americans-opinions-about-soccer/page/2/#findComment-2263219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozric Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 Do you think it is a coincedence that the best baseball and soccer players come from 'less fortunate' countries? Please, some of 'the best'. *cough* Beckham *cough* to name just one. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/176244-americans-opinions-about-soccer/page/2/#findComment-2263234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiGhTfast Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 I am not even sure I would consider soccer a sport - it's great exercise for little kids, thats about it. Just my opinion, don't hate me for it. Most of the world loves it - I will never understand why.Give it a few years, the fan base in the US is still growing up. They played it as kids, etc.. 20 years from now - it might be huge in the US, but for now it does not have much of a following. Baseball (aka rounders) is played by school girls here, i'd still say its a sports tho axis: Man we aint poor we have basketball courts on parks and rugby fields, american football players don't need all the armor if they were prepared to take a beating Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/176244-americans-opinions-about-soccer/page/2/#findComment-2263239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 I don't remember specifically saying England was poor did I? I generally mean South American countries when I said that, not to be making fun of them, but it is true. Don't make assumptions Lightfast, they are the mother of all f*ckups. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/176244-americans-opinions-about-soccer/page/2/#findComment-2263284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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