[1rudeboy]

It's hard to say this without sounding like a complete cynic, but soccer will never achieve mass appeal in the U.S. because, in its current form, it is not conducive to TV advertising.

[leadpenny]

Probably true. Same reason C-SPAN will never be mainstream. Peeps got to have their advertising.

[Geronimo]

It's hard to say this without sounding like a complete cynic, but soccer will never achieve mass appeal in the U.S. because, in its current form, it is not conducive to TV advertising.

I've been saying the same thing since I moved here from England fifteen years ago. The game can't be stopped for a commercial break every four minutes so it doesn't make any money, simple as that.

[chris_ab]

You have a point... With mountain biking there is not much TV advertising however the bikes are pricey. See my dream bike below.

Soccer Ball --- $20

EllsWorth Mountain Bike --- $2,500.