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Then again I'm from Houston.
Is anyone else watching? Are my hopes for a Dynamos victory in vain?
Is anyone else watching? Are my hopes for a Dynamos victory in vain?
Beckham? Nah. I'm cheering for the Dynamos
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Discussion Overview
The thread discusses the Houston Dynamos soccer team, the interest in soccer in the United States, and comparisons between soccer and other American sports. Participants express their views on the game's appeal, player performances, and cultural perceptions of soccer.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses hope for a Dynamos victory, questioning if their hopes are in vain.
- Another notes the Dynamos' struggles in the first half of a match, mentioning the absence of a key player, Davis.
- A participant shares a personal connection to Beckham through an engineering colleague, commenting on their differing IQs and opinions about Posh Spice.
- Some participants indicate a lack of interest in watching the game, with one admitting they intended to watch but ultimately did not.
- There are contrasting views on soccer's appeal, with one participant stating it is not an American sport and preferring more physical games.
- Another participant counters that soccer does involve contact and highlights the physicality seen in high-level games, expressing a desire for soccer's popularity to grow in the U.S.
- Discussion includes a humorous remark questioning the classification of baseball as a rough sport.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing opinions on soccer's appeal and its place in American sports culture. There is no consensus on the value of soccer compared to other sports, and the discussion remains unresolved regarding the overall interest in soccer in the U.S.
Contextual Notes
Some statements reflect personal biases and cultural perceptions, which may not be universally applicable. The discussion includes subjective views on the nature of sports and the appeal of soccer, highlighting a lack of agreement on these topics.
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No US soccer fans here apparently! The Dynamos dodged several bullets in the first half, but it still 0-0. We are sorely missing Davis.
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Hmm... my only "interest" in Beckham is that one of my engineering colleagues is his cousin. Yes, really. There's a slight physical resemblance, but their IQs are rather different. And his opinion of Posh Spice is ... well, to avoid libel laws, let's just say it's not very high.
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I told myself I was going to watch it, but turns out I am not.
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Oh well. Kinda expected that result.
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Somehow soccer doesn't appeals to me, its not American kind of sport. Its a gentlemen's game and i would be great happy if it is restricted to those only. American love playing hard hitting and rough tough games. I wouldn't watch football or ice hockey or basketball or baseball without the fights.
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leemadison11 said:
No, most Americans love watching other people playing hard hitting and rough tough games.
UK soccer fans enjoy fights too, except they do the fighting themselves, usually outside of the stadium.
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leemadison11 said:
Did you just call baseball a hard hitting and rough tough game?
Soccer is a great game. People in America generally don't like it because they do not understand it. If you think soccer has no contact you are crazy... Watch any high level game and pay attention to the shirt grabbing and tugging done when a striker is running side by side to a defender.
The game last night was pretty good. Fitting that Donovan got the only goal and Beckham got the title in his "last" MLS game. I am hoping that the sport gains in popularity in the US. A premier soccer league here would be awesome.
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