This might seem like a dumb question, but is World Cup soccer popular among the average American? In my area (the DC area) everyone I know is watching the games, many taking off work. My family has had World Cup parties for every game (we're Hispanic). I don't know if soccer has taken off all over America or if its just my area, I'd like to hear from rural people about it.
Pathetic, MSM keep the world cup "secret" while showing Wimbledon streaker. Not a peep about the Germany - Italy game on NBC.
Lot of soccer fans in US/Canada. Just that media keep promoting the other sports. I wish they eliminated the off-side rule, stooopid and hampering the game.
Another sport kept in dark in US is Team Handball. Nice dynamic game, sure beats "sissy" basketball.