tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post7205437382128360616..comments2023-11-05T03:31:19.545-08:00Comments on Sideline Views: If you were U.S.SoccerA.C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03617669285297119500noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post-18796752375754131222007-09-05T10:15:00.000-07:002007-09-05T10:15:00.000-07:00Could it be that US Soccer just doesn't think it's...Could it be that US Soccer just doesn't think it's worth the effort be cause the WC is in China and we probably won't see a lot of Americans travel there (and spend money on US Soccer products)?<BR/><BR/>Let's face it US Soccer is inept at best promoting anything they touch (USMT, US Open Cup). So, it doesn't surprise me that they can get only 7,000 people in the stands for this sendoff. I was one of the few who attended the match in Chicago and thankfully, the women's players have always been very grateful for the fans they do have.<BR/><BR/>I remember watching them play in a high school stadiums back in '96 & '97 with crowds of 3,000 and the players still played hard, signed everything put before them, and smiled for every picture.<BR/><BR/>At this point, as then, they do it for the love of the game. Good for you and your family that you supported them.JT Soccerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03322915801872744069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post-68130033328647564352007-08-29T16:56:00.000-07:002007-08-29T16:56:00.000-07:00I have to admit with the style of play the way it ...I have to admit with the style of play the way it is of late, I've almost been watching the team out of obligation more than active interest in the game. <BR/><BR/>The team has two things going against it in this country. One, it's women's sports, which hardly anyone watches. It sucks, but it's a fact. Two, it's soccer, a sport which too many Americans feel an obligation to either ignore or revile for ludicrous reasons. There's not much the USSF can do about those things.<BR/><BR/>However, I have noticed a distinct difference between the "internal" promotion of last year's World Cup and this year's Women's World Cup. It seemed last year that Studio 90 was a huge deal, promoting the hell out of an ultimately under-performing (or perhaps just plain sucky) team with Neil Buethe's disturbingly large head and cringe-inducing voice reporting to us every time Landon Donovan had a bowel movement. The women don't get nearly so much love. <BR/><BR/>On the other hand, it's not like this team is taken very seriously. I think if it were, there might have been some discussion in the media as to why some players were continually chosen for residency camp and ultimately made this WWC roster.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post-54208885742840164522007-08-29T08:38:00.000-07:002007-08-29T08:38:00.000-07:00Sorry. You can't make me, a male hardcore soccer ...Sorry. You can't make me, a male hardcore soccer fan in that highly sought after 18-35 demographic care about women's soccer. It's great that they have a team and all, but....it's slower and with far less skill. I remember watching every US WNT game of the 99 WC with Hamm, Foudy, Lily, Chastain et al in their supposed prime. And still the women's game does not even have 1 player who can match the skill of a Kaka, Dani Alves, etc. The play bored me to tears.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post-72416043426988337072007-08-28T21:59:00.000-07:002007-08-28T21:59:00.000-07:00I'd respond thusly:Eh, I'm a fan of hockey, boxing...I'd respond thusly:<BR/><BR/>Eh, I'm a fan of hockey, boxing and football/soccer. I live in the U.S. As such, I have come to accept and embrace that I'm a sports outsider/reject. I take it as a sign of my superior intelligence and sophistication, as should you. And really, you're talking soccer and women ... during the time when the nation is getting ready for the NFL and NCAA football (Fight On!). US Soccer can only do so much.<BR/><BR/>If the women win The Cup, you can rest assured that they will indeed get a parade (I couldn't guess where ... probably wherever the Ducks had theirs) and, depending on the criminal docket for the NFL that day, they may lead Sport Center (<I>definitely</I> if attire is shed). Most importantly, they <I>will</I> meet the President (Yay!).Soledadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663148393282261906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post-17723349559801158812007-08-28T17:32:00.000-07:002007-08-28T17:32:00.000-07:00The problem is that with every single game they go...The problem is that with every single game they go to major markets. Why? I am telling you if the USWNT or US Under-20 Team went to a small sports hungry markets they would do better than LA, NY or any big city that they are competing against 18 over things that day. Even the USMNT games that are not Brazil or Mexico should go to smaller markets, which they have started to do Nashville, Hartford...Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06112685795303356075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post-60281656650416433562007-08-28T17:31:00.000-07:002007-08-28T17:31:00.000-07:00The problem is that with every single game they go...The problem is that with every single game they go to major markets. Why? I am telling you if the USWNT or US Under-20 Team went to a small sports hungry markets they would do better than LA, NY or any big city that they are competing against 18 over things that day. Even the USMNT games that are not Brazil or Mexico should go to smaller markets, which they have started to do Nashville, Hartford...Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06112685795303356075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post-13468314057406585222007-08-28T14:08:00.000-07:002007-08-28T14:08:00.000-07:00I'd say you're dead on.People in glass houses, fol...I'd say you're dead on.<BR/><BR/>People in glass houses, folks.<BR/><BR/>The Men's team ain't exactly packing them in for their friendlies either unless the team is Mexico or Brazil (or it's in the Bay Area ;)). I've personally dealt with Soccer House on a fan level several times, and to say we get shorted as fans is an understatement. <BR/><BR/>I'm sure as long as they get their juicy kickback from Ticketmaster, we can rot.<BR/><BR/>Can you tell you hit a sore subject with me? :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post-70750489741853945092007-08-28T14:02:00.000-07:002007-08-28T14:02:00.000-07:00National team friendly games are overpriced, both ...National team friendly games are overpriced, both for men & women. Bring the prices down until you fill up the stadiums. That's how to get more teams and families out.<BR/><BR/>I'm a Galaxy season ticket holder, and the schedule of games is crowded right now. Just couldn't justify the cost of another ticket, another drive to the HDC, another parking fee. I watched with great interest on TV, and wish the women the best. They are a great team and fun to watch and should represent us well whatever the result at the World Cup.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post-68420388814222017642007-08-28T13:34:00.000-07:002007-08-28T13:34:00.000-07:00Come on. HBO does a whole special on them, they'r...Come on. HBO does a whole special on them, they're on ESPN for virtually every match, and the players hawk everything under the sun. The sad fact is that women's soccer is just not popular DESPITE all the USSF's promotion, not because of a lack of hype.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post-77366230844230393302007-08-28T13:22:00.000-07:002007-08-28T13:22:00.000-07:00who cares about women's soccer? I do, however, car...who cares about women's soccer? I do, however, care about women's beach volleyball!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post-44496502930913464022007-08-28T12:50:00.000-07:002007-08-28T12:50:00.000-07:00Sorry. Woman's Soccer...cricket factor x10Sorry. Woman's Soccer...cricket factor x10Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com