I used to sneer at soccer, especially when they would have a 0-0 draw. But as I’ve learned more about it by watching with my kid, I’ve come to appreciate it a lot more. Just like a 1-0 pitcher’s duel in baseball can be thrilling if you’re a student of the game and not just a slack-jawed spectator. I like that there is a place for relatively small guys to make a big contribution. Some of them are amazingly skilled athletes.
It’s much better when you get vested in a team and follow, I’ve done that with Everton, and now with nbcsports showing every Premier League game live, I can watch all their games.