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Congratulations to the U.S. World Cup Soccer Team -- Making Progress

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Congratulations to the U.S. World Cup Soccer Team -- Making Progress


The U.S. National Soccer team was eliminated today in the World Cup, losing to Belgium by a score of 2-1 in Extra Time.


However, there is some reason for optimism -- the U.S. played well enough in the tournament to advance into the knockout round (one of the final 16 teams in the tournament).  Secondly, they played well against some very talented European soccer teams -- Portugal, Germany and Belgium.


As one might expect, the U.S. squad displays some serious athleticism; while lacking the technical expertise of the traditional powerhouses from Europe and South America.  The goal-keeping of Tim Howard for the U.S. was especially note-worthy -- he had a record 16 saves against Belgium -- the most ever recorded in a World Cup match.


Of the final eight teams in the 2014 World Cup, four are from Latin America (Costa Rica, Columbia, Argentina and Brazil), while four are from Europe (Netherlands, France, Germany and Belgium).


Americans seem to get soccer fever every four years, during World Cup action; then go back to watching football, baseball and basketball.  This is not surprising, for a couple of reasons:  first, Americans are a very patriotic people and the World Cup reminds one of the Olympics.  So we focus on the World Cup to root on the national team, more than to simply enjoy soccer.


Second, there is just not enough scoring in soccer to appeal to the average American sports fan.  In the eight knockout games that took place, many of them were deadlocked with no score at the end of regulation play.   When the best teams in the world regularly have no score at the end of 90 minutes, you know it is going to be a difficult sell in the United States.


On a personal note, it also drives me crazy when professional soccer players fake injuries and writhe on the ground in an effort to convince the officials that a penalty kick should be awarded.   


That said, I have enjoyed watching the World Cup and will continue to follow the matches through the championship round.


Congratulations to the U.S. World Cup Soccer Team -- Making Progress

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Comments (7)

Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Eric

The U.S. World Cup Soccer Team has made a lot of progress to complete with the soccer team in the world.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Jul 01, 2014 01:07 PM
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi Eric. I agree with you. The more points in a game the better. Look at Basketball. 100+ points and your team could still lose.

Jul 01, 2014 10:04 PM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Eric, from what I've seen, the US team played well and can celebrate their successes!

Jul 02, 2014 11:13 AM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

I agree Eric, everyone is taking about the World Cup. It is amazing how popular Soccer has become in the last few years.

Jul 02, 2014 03:16 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Eric,

Team USA played their hearts out and did our country proud. 

Have a Happy 4th of July!

Jul 03, 2014 10:53 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Eric well stated post about Soccer in the US....indeed we are what some ardent fans would consider "fair weather fans" of Soccer. Loved your observations about the "acting" I mean injuries Reminds me of the National Basketball Association...they are curbing it by fining the players about the "fake fouls". Have a fantastic 4th, Endre

Jul 03, 2014 11:04 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Eric ... I didn't have a chance to watch them play, so busy and did they win?

VB 

Jul 03, 2014 11:40 AM