Greece is closer to Africa than Dallas is to Austin, but illiterate C students who barely skimmed the Cliff Notes version of The Odyssey in HS, who wouldn't be able to point out Greece on a map, and who fundamentally don't understand the concept of artistic license, are triggered
American soccer culture has to be built around American culture. Not European culture. Stuff like this is infinitely cooler and more authentic than stealing songs and customs from British or Dutch fans.
Americans want to feel American.