Regardless, soccer is gaining popularity and now is something that athletes can make a career at. Furthermore, from a business point of view, its a wide open market to be developed, with lots of potential.
Hell, if Tony Hawk can make 10 million a year and turn X games into a real sport, then soccer got more than enough room to grow.
Ahh. I actually like soccer, and was recruited to play keeper by a few Div 1 schools. Just having fun.