Last night the Gold Cup final of USA vs. Mexico in soccer took place in Pasadena, CA . I had the chance to watch the game in its entirety and it was a good game overall. However there a few things I had a problem with regarding last nights game.
1. Why was the game not on any major networks on extended basic cable (73 channels) according to comcast in most areas?
We always question as to why soccer is not a prominent sporting event here in the states. This is a prime example of why it hasn't reached a revolution in the game of soccer. If the Spanish channel (Univision) is the only network covering the game there is definitely a problem. I understand there are other events that were previously contracted to take place. However it was the Gold Cup final and two rivals were playing each other.
2. Why was there not any buzz on ESPN about this game until roughly two days before the actual game?
The only major events that were taking place all last weekend and this weekend were Wimbeldon (Tennis), the NBA draft, and the NHL draft. If I missed any other noteworthy events to others I am sorry. My point is that there is no reason that our national team our pride and joy should receive no attention. Now the Womens world cup has begun and I doubt the audience will not even reach half the size in which the Mens world cup saw a year ago.
3. I wish the World Cup was not every 4 years but every two years instead.
Now I know this has been the tradition for years. Other countries worship the game of Futbol, Football, or as we call here in America "Soccer." Two of our major sport leagues are facing potential lockout situations and then there is soccer. The MLS our nations pro soccer league is looked down upon compared to very strong leagues in England and Spain. Our nations players go overseas to play soccer there because it is the main sport of choice to watch over there. I bet if the game was popular here a lot more of our players would stay here to put on their game for our Country to watch.
To sum everything up the U.S. lost 4-2 and now our country will yet again just throw U.S. soccer to the curb for another 2 1/2 years until the next world cup in 2014. I am anxious to watch our team grow and hopefully supporters will rise up for the next world cup and continue to stand behind our nations team good or bad. Sure we don't have the "best players," but soccer is a game of strategy that needs heart and dedication. Brazil 2014 here we come and I can't wait for a whole knew display of one of the most majestic games in the world.
