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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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The discussion centers around the Houston Dynamos and the perception of soccer in the United States. Participants express mixed feelings about the sport, with one noting the absence of key player Davis and another highlighting the cultural differences in sports preferences. The match ended in a 0-0 draw, with Donovan scoring the only goal in Beckham's final MLS game. The conversation reflects a desire for increased popularity of soccer in the U.S. and the potential for a premier soccer league.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of Major League Soccer (MLS) structure and teams
- Familiarity with key players such as Landon Donovan and David Beckham
- Knowledge of American sports culture and its differences from soccer
- Awareness of the dynamics of soccer gameplay, including contact and strategy
- Research the impact of David Beckham on MLS and soccer in the U.S.
- Explore the history and evolution of soccer's popularity in America
- Investigate the structure and success of other premier soccer leagues globally
- Learn about the rules and strategies of soccer to enhance understanding of the game
Soccer enthusiasts, sports analysts, and anyone interested in the growth of soccer in the United States will benefit from this discussion.
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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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