I used to think this way, but I love soccer/football now. It's a world-wide sport that transcends politics - even though there are plenty who try to use soccer politically. The athletic prowess involved is very impressive, and if you followed it you would see this. Also, despite the socialism of Europe etc. it is a highly capitalistic sport.
Don't throw the sport under the bus just because of some of the jerks who either play or follow it. I am very upset with the antics of some on the American Women's World Cup team. That said, there are plenty of players, owners, and coaches in traditional American sports who disrespect our nation and what it stands for.
Women’s soccer has two big things working against it: It’s a dull, boring sport to begin with … and it’s played by inferior athletes.
I'll watch an EPL game or the cup tournament matches, but MLS? No. And women's soccer?! NO!
Don't throw the sport under the bus just because of some of the jerks who either play or follow it. I am very upset with the antics of some on the American Women's World Cup team. That said, there are plenty of players, owners, and coaches in traditional American sports who disrespect our nation and what it stands for.
This reads right like out of a marketing campaign.
Kickball doesn't "transcend politics" when it IS politics instead of a sport.
The athletic prowess of the women's teams are no more impressive than a random team of 14-year old boys.
It is not a "capitalistic" sport "despite socialism". It's a good example of socialism.
-Taxpayers are forced to fund it.
-Losing teams don't fold out of the league.
-The women are paid a far higher percentage of what they bring in compared to the men and that pay increase is paid for by the fans of the men's teams.