Soccer World Cup
 I don't usually follow soccer, but I'm trying to get into this, as Greg will be watching the games on our new TV  The game today is England Vs USA  Is anyone watching? I think I will have my laptop on in case I get bored  |
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| Soccer (aka association football) is not popular in the US. Most people I know haven't even heard of the World Cup, and neither did I until the other night. It piqued my curiosity so I looked it up on Wiki and found it very interesting so I watched the first 2 games last night (Mexico vs. South Africa and France vs. Uruguay). I really enjoyed it. I won't be home for England vs. USA but have set the DVR to record it and will watch it tonight. How come it's England, not the UK? Are there only English players on the team? |
My wife Kim is a fanatical soccer fan, she'll watch every game, I'll get to see about half of them (*someone* still needs to walk and entertain Mady, and apparently it wont be her  ) I was really hoping South Africa would maintain their lead yesterday, since we don't have a home team, we tend to root for underdogs in the World Cup and I tend to root for African teams, it'd be terrific to see an African team win in the first World Cup in Africa. England vs USA today will be a very big game. Soccer is still completely unknown for a lot of Americans, but it's growing there, the US has bought the most tickets to games in South African than other nation. It will never be as big as NFL, baseball, basketball in the US, but it is growing there.Paula: I believe Scotland and Wales have their own national teams, so England is specifically England for national soccer. |
Baba wrote: Paula: I believe Scotland and Wales have their own national teams, so England is specifically England for national soccer. Thats right I will be watching the match tonight .It's my birthday so friends are round to watch the match and to have an Indian (curry). |
Quote: It's my birthday so friends are round to watch the match and to have an Indian (curry). HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! They make such a huge fuss about football here- you would think there is no other sport  I'm interested to know if any other countries will be watching. |
| Isn't soccer-football the most watched sport in the world? The US is the only country where it isn't the most popular, I believe. I loathe and despise American football though. |
| Actually even though Soccer is not one of the more popular sports here in the States it is, however, the NUMBER ONE played sport by the youth of America. It is played by more children then American football, hockey, basketball or baseball. Given time those youth who play the game now will evolve into the fans of the future. So many people fail to enjoy the sport since there is so little scoring. On a world level it is one of the most followed sports. |
Paula O. wrote: Soccer (aka association football) is not popular in the US. Not quite true. I live in THE football hotbed for the US - and I am talking both kinds of football. My oldest starting playing soccer in 1986. His two siblings began playing as soon as they were old enough. And the daughter still plays. We had a major watch party at our house, that ended with most of the watchers going to the park to play. The owner of Liverpool United lives in Dallas - I'm sorry for he's done to the team. It's not my fault and I don't know him. Two participants in the 1950 game, USA vs England, one from each side, lived in the DFW area. In fact, they are both contributing factors in the huge growth of soccer in this area. We saw Brazil vs the Netherlands in 1994, in the Cotton Bowl stadium. And feel lucky that we were able to go. |
| It is a fantastic game. Great for women, too! You don't have to be tall, or strong, or rich or beefy. Don't need a lot of fancy equipment. I think that it is building in Canada and the U.S. I thought that the U.S. did well today against England, although I didn't know who to cheer for, so I was pleased with the result. Plus cheering seems to freak Mady out. I am a rather, err, enthusiastic sports fan. I have to learn to scream silently. |
| Bailey, our older Sheepie, is the best defender of her soccer ball in the whole World. Nothing will ever get by her nor can you steal the ball. |
| That's so funny about keeping quiet, same here! Rufus is also awesome at being a 'goalie', the ball never gets past him either. He even looks at the position of your feet to see which way you are aiming to kick the ball, then shifts himself round |
Hint of Mischief wrote: Rufus is also awesome at being a 'goalie', the ball never gets past him either. He even looks at the position of your feet to see which way you are aiming to kick the ball, then shifts himself round That's the same with Marley he loves being in goal and i must abmit that he isn't a bad dribbler either  Perhaps we should volunteer them for the England team |
| Tryouts have been announced for the United States 2012 Woof Cup Team for Sheepie Soccer! Our Bailee wants to try out for Sheeper Sweeper. As long as there is a way to attach a biscuit to the ball, nothing will even get near the Sheeper Keeper! |
| We grew up on soccer (playing)!!!!! Everyone we knew growing up played. It is very big in Ohio. It is looked at on a fantatical level in this house and for some of our family members, as well. My husband started playing soccer in 1975 and still plays to this day - albeit for an over 35 league. He played on an elite travel team and made the Jr Olympic team - but then had an injury and had to quit to heal. My kids all play. My husband and both my boys are also certified referees for soccer. They ref games from 8yrs old thru adults, indoor soccer in the winter months and regular outdoor in spring thru fall. It's a super summer job for kids who love soccer and want to keep up their skills enjoying soccer, being outside, analyizing plays, and make some cash. Can't beat that for a teenager!! We watch soccer in this house all the time!!!! There has been MAJOR anticipation of the World Cup here!!! My son was recruited to play as the starting goalie for the college he will be attending this fall  ...... my husband has even referreed games in his spare time in Iraq. Once for the African olympic team when they came to visit the area there in Iraq and got a pick up game going with the Soldiers -vs- the Olympians (I don't need to tell you who won ) BUT he had a fantastic time doing it. We also found out that we will be in Germany the same time the Women's World Cup is played in 2012..... I've looked into getting Hubs tickets as a surprise.  WE  Soccer!!!  |
| I am wondering if it is the media who keeps the North American love of soccer a secret, because both in Canada and the U.S. it is widely played. More kids play soccer here Canada than play hockey!! Baba and I are thinking of going to the next World Cup in Brazil. Well, we were before we spent all of our money on Mady. Maybe I could cut our human grocery bill for the next four years. Who needs to eat, anyway? |
| Dallas is applying for World Cup games again. Some would be played in the Cotton Bowl stadium and some in JJ's new Cowboy Stadium. We quickly sold out the '94 games held here - and that was just as soccer began taking off. So start saving up, you may be able to go to a game cheaper than going to Brazil. (Traffic will be still horrible though). The current captain of the U-20 Men's National Team, and last year's Gatorade PoY, is someone I've known since he was 5. His father is a former MS player and one of the best coaches/teachers around. They still have a fullsize goal in their front yard. |
| Must be a sheepie thing, Frankie is an awesome goalie. Troy said it was too bad Frankie couldn't play he would beat them all. It was on for a few minutes, and he got off the couch and went over to the tv to watch the ball. We need to start a Sheepie Soccer league. Lisa and Frankie |
Winston wants to get in the game! |
| Note to Ron: Better warn Winston he is looking at a Yellow Card for carrying the ball in his mouth. Unsheepielike Conduct" |
Great pics!  |
baileesdad wrote: Note to Ron: Better warn Winston he is looking at a Yellow Card for carrying the ball in his mouth. Unsheepielike Conduct" Uh, totally sheppielike conduct. Mine love to carry real soccer balls around. My oldest son played the longest (youth teams through high school and then, 2 years of college) but all of my kids played to some extent, 3 of them through high school. Hubby still referees, from little kids games through high school games (girls and boys) and college games (usually women) and even some adult rec league play (tends to be rough). A couple of my kids did a little reffing, as well, but gave it up years ago---fans (i.e. over-involved parents) can be brutal and are almost always ill informed as to actual rules which is especially tough if you are a kid. Hubby isn't a kid and he has learned to roll with the punches regarding 'helpful feedback' from parents and coaches who don't know what they are talking about. Players are very rarely an issue at any level, even the very intense college and adult (i.e. young men) players. So, yeah, we're a soccer family. I know a bit that I couldn't avoid learning but am not really interested although I like it better than American football. Hubby is catching as many games as possible. I personally was thrilled/impressed that the US tied England, although it was only an accident that the US scored (I have been told: I did not watch). I predict that as was mentioned earlier, over the next 15-20 years, soccer will become much more popular here in the US. |
| I played a little (VERY little) soccer and I don't recall a rule about carrying the ball around by mouth!?!??? I DO remeber rules about hands and (oddly enough) standing in a line covering my "lower abdominal region" with my hands. |
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