For anyone who doubts football isn't gaining in popularity here in the US

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I'm confused, is the thread about footy taking off in the US or that it's not?

I read the thread title as being for anyone who doubts the evidence that football isnt taking off.
And as another poster says, for the US arent those figures small?

Surely it should be 'for those who doubt football taking off in the US'
 
Maxie said:
I'm confused, is the thread about footy taking off in the US or that it's not?

I read the thread title as being for anyone who doubts the evidence that football isnt taking off.
And as another poster says, for the US arent those figures small?

Surely it should be 'for those who doubt football taking off in the US'
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Considering all the games mentioned were premier league matches as well
Nowt to dee with their own league :lol:
 
An Altidore who could score goals would be a goldmine for us in America.
 
In the past year or so I've read an increasing number of articles from Americans who genuinely seem to be into the game properly. Often New York hipster types mind.

They enjoy an early morning craft beer in a bar with a load of like minded lads watching the footy.

Nowt wrong with that. Don't really understand the negative responses on here.
 
Big Sharp Teeth said:
In the past year or so I've read an increasing number of articles from Americans who genuinely seem to be into the game properly. Often New York hipster types mind.

They enjoy an early morning craft beer in a bar with a load of like minded lads watching the footy.

Nowt wrong with that. Don't really understand the negative responses on here.
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Was on holiday over there last month and a few locals upon hearing my accent wanted to talk about footy, who I supported etc with a genuine interest in the game.

Been a few years since I'd been previously but never seen any interest shown before.
 
Cardonalj said:
damn NBCSN killed it with the first weekend of the PL here in the US

U.S. RECORD 3.3 MILLION TUNE IN TO NBC SPORTS GROUP’S OPENING WEEKEND OF PREMIER LEAGUE COVERAGE

  • Most-Watched Opening Weekend Match: Saturday’s Arsenal v. Crystal Palace match on NBC averaged 885,000 viewers, ranking as the most-watched opening weekend match in U.S. history, topping by 12% last year’s opening weekend match on NBC (Swansea City v. Manchester United, 792,000).
  • Highest Opening Weekend Average Viewership: The five games on NBC and NBCSN averaged 545,000 viewers – 23% above the average for five games on opening weekend last year on NBC/NBCSN (443,000 average viewers).
  • Most-Watched Opening Weekend Match on Cable: Sunday’s Newcastle v. Manchester City match on NBCSN averaged 514,000 viewers, ranking as the most-watched opening weekend match on cable in U.S. history, topping 2012’s opening weekend Arsenal v. Sunderland match on ESPN (8/18/12, 476,000 viewers).
  • Most-Watched Opening Weekend on Cable in U.S. History: For games on cable, the four weekend matches on NBCSN averaged 463,000 viewers - ranking as the most-watched Premier League opening weekend on cable ever in the U.S., and a 30% increase from last year’s 356,000 average viewership for the four games on NBCSN.
  • More than 8.9 Million Minutes Streamed: Fans streamed more than 8.9 million minutes of action - best-ever for a Premier League weekend - via NBC Sports Live Extra, NBC Sports Group’s live streaming product for desktops, mobile devices and tablets, a 56% increase from last year’s 5.7 million minutes.
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Good,hopefully it will continue to grow.
 
DrewC said:
If you have not noticed the borders are open and they (Foreigners) are coming into the US in droves. Therefore most coming from loving Football (soccer) nations!!! This is a growing business and I'm sure the GE's & Comcast's of the world have the lobbyists in Washington to keep the borders open;):eek::lol:
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Uncle Sam said:
Question for the English fans here: WTF is up with your silly work permit rules?
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Been looking to move to the US but your green card system puts me off. I am an IT professional with the relevant qualifications and last time I looked you had to jump through hoops!

What do you mean open season?
 
Big Sharp Teeth said:
In the past year or so I've read an increasing number of articles from Americans who genuinely seem to be into the game properly. Often New York hipster types mind.

They enjoy an early morning craft beer in a bar with a load of like minded lads watching the footy.

Nowt wrong with that. Don't really understand the negative responses on here.
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negativity is the refuge of the damned, the opium for the weak.
 
Cardonalj said:
damn NBCSN killed it with the first weekend of the PL here in the US

U.S. RECORD 3.3 MILLION TUNE IN TO NBC SPORTS GROUP’S OPENING WEEKEND OF PREMIER LEAGUE COVERAGE

  • Most-Watched Opening Weekend Match: Saturday’s Arsenal v. Crystal Palace match on NBC averaged 885,000 viewers, ranking as the most-watched opening weekend match in U.S. history, topping by 12% last year’s opening weekend match on NBC (Swansea City v. Manchester United, 792,000).
  • Highest Opening Weekend Average Viewership: The five games on NBC and NBCSN averaged 545,000 viewers – 23% above the average for five games on opening weekend last year on NBC/NBCSN (443,000 average viewers).
  • Most-Watched Opening Weekend Match on Cable: Sunday’s Newcastle v. Manchester City match on NBCSN averaged 514,000 viewers, ranking as the most-watched opening weekend match on cable in U.S. history, topping 2012’s opening weekend Arsenal v. Sunderland match on ESPN (8/18/12, 476,000 viewers).
  • Most-Watched Opening Weekend on Cable in U.S. History: For games on cable, the four weekend matches on NBCSN averaged 463,000 viewers - ranking as the most-watched Premier League opening weekend on cable ever in the U.S., and a 30% increase from last year’s 356,000 average viewership for the four games on NBCSN.
  • More than 8.9 Million Minutes Streamed: Fans streamed more than 8.9 million minutes of action - best-ever for a Premier League weekend - via NBC Sports Live Extra, NBC Sports Group’s live streaming product for desktops, mobile devices and tablets, a 56% increase from last year’s 5.7 million minutes.
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How do those viewing figures compare to the major sports like basketball and american football?
 
Maxie said:
I'm confused, is the thread about footy taking off in the US or that it's not?

I read the thread title as being for anyone who doubts the evidence that football isnt taking off.
And as another poster says, for the US arent those figures small?

Surely it should be 'for those who doubt football taking off in the US'
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I think the crux of the statement was the 56% increase. It's not gonna become the most popular sport in the nation overnight, but a 56% increase on last year is absolutely excellent
 
Cardonalj said:
damn NBCSN killed it with the first weekend of the PL here in the US

U.S. RECORD 3.3 MILLION TUNE IN TO NBC SPORTS GROUP’S OPENING WEEKEND OF PREMIER LEAGUE COVERAGE

  • Most-Watched Opening Weekend Match: Saturday’s Arsenal v. Crystal Palace match on NBC averaged 885,000 viewers, ranking as the most-watched opening weekend match in U.S. history, topping by 12% last year’s opening weekend match on NBC (Swansea City v. Manchester United, 792,000).
  • Highest Opening Weekend Average Viewership: The five games on NBC and NBCSN averaged 545,000 viewers – 23% above the average for five games on opening weekend last year on NBC/NBCSN (443,000 average viewers).
  • Most-Watched Opening Weekend Match on Cable: Sunday’s Newcastle v. Manchester City match on NBCSN averaged 514,000 viewers, ranking as the most-watched opening weekend match on cable in U.S. history, topping 2012’s opening weekend Arsenal v. Sunderland match on ESPN (8/18/12, 476,000 viewers).
  • Most-Watched Opening Weekend on Cable in U.S. History: For games on cable, the four weekend matches on NBCSN averaged 463,000 viewers - ranking as the most-watched Premier League opening weekend on cable ever in the U.S., and a 30% increase from last year’s 356,000 average viewership for the four games on NBCSN.
  • More than 8.9 Million Minutes Streamed: Fans streamed more than 8.9 million minutes of action - best-ever for a Premier League weekend - via NBC Sports Live Extra, NBC Sports Group’s live streaming product for desktops, mobile devices and tablets, a 56% increase from last year’s 5.7 million minutes.
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Those figures are still extremely low. But in relative terms increasing.

iSafc said:
I don't give a witches tit mate, sorry
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So you posted why?
 
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