An Idea for How to Make Soccer More Interesting from the American Perspective

We've been talking about how Americans like to see more scoring. What if they canceled the goalie position from soccer? I'm not saying it's going to happen but what if there was no goalie from now on? Do you think many people from America would like this? I don't think so. I don't think scoring has to do much with why Americans don't like soccer in my opinion. What do you guys think?

Manny StilesMajor Leaguer

850 days ago

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I already explained this and no one listened!

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JuTMSY4Legend

850 days ago

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Make it go away? I'm liking soccer less and less when you guys banter on about it...I'd rather read story lines about trades, weird stuff in games, etc than some of the "why don't americans like soccer" crap...

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ThedanfWaterboy

850 days ago

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The sport is interesting in the American perspective... to play. There is no shortage of player's for pee-wee soccer. But the fact of the matter is... watching it is a chore. The only time I EVER watch soccer is during the world cup. And that's just because of the whole March-Madness-esque atmosphere.

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Manny StilesMajor Leaguer

850 days ago

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dude... March comes around EVERY year!

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ThedanfWaterboy

850 days ago

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Ok... March-Madness-on-roids-esque atmosphere. My apologies.

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EroosterMajor Leaguer

850 days ago

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As a former goaltender, I would be against it.

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RomiezzoLegend

850 days ago

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I know, I'm against it as well. I'm just saying that it's because of the scoring that Americans usually hate soccer. It's because of something else. Everyone keeps telling me about this, and I keep disagreeing.

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RomiezzoLegend

850 days ago

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I also think that that's the beauty and uniqueness of soccer. Americans don't have to like soccer. They've got baseball, basketball, and they're OWN football as it is...

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HappyskinnyAll-American

850 days ago

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But Americans used to love hockey. I know this was a while ago, but hockey is low scoring as well.

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RomiezzoLegend

850 days ago

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yeah, but hockey is more on the violent and dangerous side than soccer is..

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ThecrookedcapAll-Star

850 days ago

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American soccer leagues have tried "Americanizing" the rules of soccer and the leagues have either folded or gone back to the traditional rules. Does soccer really have to change for America? In some ways, it's nice that it's a niche sport.

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JuTMSY4Legend

850 days ago

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Good point...look at indoor soccer...its basically hockey with kicking and turf...there's waaaay more scoring and its about as popular is meacrog...

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Alex HolowczakHall of Famer

850 days ago

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You can perhaps increase your interest by joining the AGM Fantasy Soccer Game! :)

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