Wow

I understand that soccer is the "World's Sport" however that doesn't really come into play when dealing with the USA.

Case in point. Here is a recent letter that was given by a soccer-crazed fan:

I just finished reading the Friday, June 22, sports section. In fact, I
read it several times. I am almost positive the U.S. played Canada
Thursday night in the semi-finals of the Gold Cup. In fact, I know they
played. The score was announced during the televised MLS game. I was
hoping to see a paragraph on the game. I realize that's asking a lot --
a paragraph on a national game involving a sport played and watched by
more people around the world than any other sport.

I'm not going to mention the sport. I'd rather see if anyone in the
sports department can figure it out.

First of all, just because ESPN uses something as filler between an actual sport doesn't constitute it as worthwhile. I mean this is the same network that gives plenty of airtime to ornery old men in sunglasses that play cards. Not to mention the unheard of amount of hours committed to cheerleading finals or the National Spelling Bee.

Next, it's soccer. This country has never grasped that god-forsaken sport and for good reason: it's about as boring as watching uncle Tom take a nap. I mean, you could mow your lawn, do the dishes, paint the fence and make a sandwich and still not miss any action. Actually, now that I think of it, I'm kind of surprised soccer hasn't caught on here. It would be a wife's dream.

The only time any interest was garnered on this sport was after the USA women won the World Cup in 1999. The USA hosted the event and even though we won, it still got only lukewarm interest. Stadiums weren't sold out, but there was still a driving force to start the WUSA pro soccer league, which went belly-up not long after.

Soccer in this country is and will always be, merely a go-between for kids. It will be something for them to do when they're just 5-10 years old. By then, they will have understood that kicking around a ball for over two hours is kind of pointless.