[–] HomerSimpson 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
It helps that apparently America is the only country driving Women's Soccer.
[–] ltmyndonos 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
As a huge hockey fan, I'm slightly saddened by this. Carli's tweet of Lets go Flyers cured me.
[–] Carinae 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Hockey fan also, and it is kind of sad. But you figure a large portion of hockey's fan base is in Canada also, and this is just talking about America. That will skew the numbers quite a bit. On the bigger picture of it, I think it has to do with the fact its a one time event, which we were good at, and people didn't have to invest more than one night into "caring" about it. Even if it's only mildly interesting if your nation is going to win a world event you'll probably watch, look at the Olympics.
[–] Spacehuman 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
Let's not lie. Non stop competitive action? Sure. "highest level"??? Objectively speaking it's not close to high level.
For perspective, nearly any high school boys varsity team would demolish the best women's national teams.
[–] Nationalist 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
This is so true. Meanwhile every other forum I've seen some people go on and on about how the women play better and you'll get downvoted/flamed to hell if you correct them.
[–] Spacehuman ago
women's sports alike need more attention in the US
Why does it 'need' more attention? On the contrary, while it's not polite to mention, women are comparatively terrible at sports compared to men (because of biology -- lack of testosterone, etc.).
I think women's sports gets far more attention than it merits (because we try to pretend they are 'equal'), but in reality watching women play sports is like watching little children play. They suck but we lie and tell them they are good and encourage them because it's good for their self esteem but we don't take them seriously, and when they act 'tough' it's just cute - like a small child flexing his muscles and trying to look mean.
I think that's a flawed argument because most people do not think women are comparatively as good as men at sports. If that were the case, they would have one league for men and women together, and not separated. The leagues are separated because of the fact that in most cases women are at a disadvantage at sports when compared to men. However, humans are competitive by nature, and watching two teams of people at roughly equal passion and skill value (Both teams being me or both being women) is a joy to watch and to participate in.
[–] RedSocks157 ago
That's odd, because Americans don't even really like soccer that much. What's that you say? Most of the women's team is hot? GO AMERICA WHOOO USAUSAUSA!
[–] Synth [S] 1 point 2 points 3 points (+3|-1) ago
Also became the most-watched soccer event in U.S. television history.
[–] bill.lee ago (edited ago)
That's interesting. I didn't realize the ratings were so strong for it. Personally,I could never get into soccer. I don't know if it speaks to the long-term viability of soccer viewing within the US or view of women's sports. I don't much about the WNBA but my instinct is: all these years later and its yet to find a niche. However, I do think overall soccer is catching on. We have some local team here that some friends have season tickets for.