Worldly Cup
Posted by: Bradley McDonald
Any soccer fans out there?
The World Cup kicks off today and I'm sure there are plenty of Americans who don't even know it, but interest in soccer has grown in the States over the last 10 years. ESPN is devoting lots of coverage to the event, so if you're interested check it out here.
I've never played soccer, but always thought it would be fun to try. The footwork and moves that the world-class players have is amazing and it's quite entertaining to watch them score. I get bored watching a whole match, though, since there is rarely a game that has over 6 goals scored combined.
My recommendation: shorten the length of the field and subtract a couple of players. Of course, soccer purists wouldn't agree, but no one wants to watch two teams kicking the ball around midfield. We want to see shots around the goal! The more, the better. I'll see about taking this enhancement to the soccer king and try to get it changed before next World Cup.
We toured Yankee Stadium while we were in New York and there were some French guys on our tour. One guy was asking our tour guide where the visiting fans sit and he was surprised to find out that there was no designated section for the opposing teams' fans and that they were interspersed throughout the crowd. He was a soccer fan and he said at a soccer match in Europe there was no way that they could let the two sides sit in the same area, because it would result in too much violence. If you've ever seen a soccer game on TV, you know he was telling the truth. These people are passionate about their "football."
Any soccer fans out there?
The World Cup kicks off today and I'm sure there are plenty of Americans who don't even know it, but interest in soccer has grown in the States over the last 10 years. ESPN is devoting lots of coverage to the event, so if you're interested check it out here.
I've never played soccer, but always thought it would be fun to try. The footwork and moves that the world-class players have is amazing and it's quite entertaining to watch them score. I get bored watching a whole match, though, since there is rarely a game that has over 6 goals scored combined.
My recommendation: shorten the length of the field and subtract a couple of players. Of course, soccer purists wouldn't agree, but no one wants to watch two teams kicking the ball around midfield. We want to see shots around the goal! The more, the better. I'll see about taking this enhancement to the soccer king and try to get it changed before next World Cup.
We toured Yankee Stadium while we were in New York and there were some French guys on our tour. One guy was asking our tour guide where the visiting fans sit and he was surprised to find out that there was no designated section for the opposing teams' fans and that they were interspersed throughout the crowd. He was a soccer fan and he said at a soccer match in Europe there was no way that they could let the two sides sit in the same area, because it would result in too much violence. If you've ever seen a soccer game on TV, you know he was telling the truth. These people are passionate about their "football."
Professional soccer isn't NEARLY as exciting as watching 6-12 year old children play! There are lots of goals scored (some in the wrong nets) and plenty of action!! My boys love it! They are currently 7 and 9.
Posted by
Michelle |
Sat Jun 10, 07:48:00 PM 2006