MLS Cup

[Habana Mike]

So, soccer (football/futbol) has finally come of age in the US.....

MLS Cup tonight taken by the Atlanta United FC 5 stripes |||||

Over 70,000 in attendance, huge!

 

[Sudzdaddy]

Yup, another sad example of how money CAN buy everything.  (Sorry, butt-hurt Timbers fan, wishing his team woulda shown better).

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/12/09/stejskal-mls-cup-atlanta-show-just-how-high-theyve-raised-bar

"No expense would be spared, no detail overlooked."

Thanks for letting me vent, let the flames begin!

[CigarAsh]

While I'm crushed my Sporting KC wasn't in the finals after folding against Portland at home a week ago - it's really cool to see this level of attendance and enthusiasm around soccer in the US. I grew up playing soccer in high school and college (played for fun until I was 50) and remember the old North American Soccer League days (with Pele) trying to popularize the game in the US.  

Every time I see a burst of enthusiasm about soccer here I think, "soccer has finally arrived in the US". Maybe this is finally the generation where it will take off in popularity and attendance. My two 20+ year old sons are both really into professional soccer. With European and MLS games on TV almost all year long - the visibility is as high as ever. I just hope the US national team can get their act together and start producing some results.