The Real Problem in US Soccer 👇
Soccer Players in the US aren’t enjoying the game as much as they should.
❌ 75% of all soccer players in the US quit playing at age 14, stating that it’s “not fun.”
@Don_K_Williams@PaulSpacey Just to weigh in, Mr Woo played professional football in Korea and Germany. He turned to juggling after his pro football career
🚨 Chris Richards’ mother on paying for football in America:
"When the economy crashed in 2009, we lost everything and were pinching pennies every week. I remember Chris handing me a letter that said if we didn't pay his soccer fees, he wouldn't get to play. I was so embarrassed.”
I’ve never been a Soccer fan but WOW I’ve watched most of the tournament and this World Cup has amazed me. Here are some things I’ve realized about the sport:
1.) Soccer is wildly physical. These players push, shove, and beat the shit out of each other & a lot of it goes unnoticed by the refs. You gotta be extremely durable to thrive on the pitch
2.) So much theater. These guys sell being “hurt” better than some of my peers in the WWE
3.) Penalty kicks are fkn insane. PK’s gotta be the most exciting/fucked thing in all of sports. Imagine being a goal keeper?? Soccer goes from team sport to individual sport QUICKLY, probably a mental nightmare for the athletes who lose on behalf of an entire country from a tiny mistake
4.) The referees can completely screw the game, the players, and entire nations with one call. That sucks
5.) This event may be the closest thing to world unity. All eyes on these athletes on the biggest stage in the world. Superstars are made. Careers forever changed
New fan 🙋🏼♂️
@Jwiesel13 USA don’t lack athleticism, they actually have better athletes than the other teams. They had the highest running stats in the tournament for example. They lack technique, creativity, and a clear way of playing. Messi is 5”7
@MattStewartTV Hey Matt, maybe the USA are just as bad at their other sports, it’s just no other countries play them. Good luck in the “World Series” 😆💙⚽️
@AlexiLalas Americans have over commercialized their sports to the detriment of their fans. Football is the greatest sport on the planet because it flows. Break the flow. Break the game! Back in your cave Alexi!