I'm a mid 30's Californian and have had a casual interest in soccer the last 15 years of my life ....but am beginning to really appreciate and become fascinated by the game of futbol.

Even tho growth in the states has been steady, the sport will never compete with american football or baseball as far as popularity. (our lack of a respected professional league really has kept growth at a minimum)

But now with heightened TV exposure I'm recording many EPL and Italian League matches. The PS3 game FiFa has also enhanced my passion, and now I can appreciate some of the subtleties, (tho some of them are still so puzzling to me).

I may have questions from time to time that seem odd or elementary, but I'm happy I have a place to ask. Looking forward to all the info this site has. Thanks

Hey Poorsport22,

The sport of Football or as you residents of the USA call it 'Soccer'. Is growing each year in the states, coverage of the Premier League (One of the best leagues in the world) is growing more and more too.

If you ask me, the popularity has increased in MLS football over the last few years after attracting 'big name signings' like David Beckham, Thierry Henry, Robbie Keane and Rafael Márquez.

Stay around a little post, in your teams sub section, if you don't have a team, just participate in the teams you know about


Mr Gee

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