EE PatronDec 5th 2022, 2:15:24
Originally posted by Gerdler:
US football(the one played with your feet) has come a long way. You have a very entertaining and now successful team.
Getting into the playoffs in the World cup is no small thing, when countries like Germany, Italy(didnt even qualify), Belgium, Mexico, Uruguay etc didn't.
You have a young team of players and a base of recruitment for further growth that most nations can only dream of. And as long as you are this successful and entertaining I'm sure the reqruitment won't be a problem to the world's largest sport. USA has got a great future.
Getting into the playoffs in the World cup is no small thing, when countries like Germany, Italy(didnt even qualify), Belgium, Mexico, Uruguay etc didn't.
You have a young team of players and a base of recruitment for further growth that most nations can only dream of. And as long as you are this successful and entertaining I'm sure the reqruitment won't be a problem to the world's largest sport. USA has got a great future.
Yeah, we have a good outlook on the future of Soccer. When I was growing up it was pretty much frowned upon to play Soccer instead of the other Big 3 (Baseball, Basketball, Football - the one with your hands), but now when my kids are growing up it's much more acceptable and my son even plays!
Our best athletic talent still isn't even being tapped into with regard to soccer because the payoff isn't there yet but that could change in the coming years.
EDIT: I will add that I am a lot more interested when my country is in the running so I hope it continues on the upward trajectory!