Bring the World Cup to America

[itsmeJonB]

Over 900 thousand have signed the petition to bring the World Cup to the United States

http://www.gousabid.com/page/s/sticker/

 

[pjbleek]

we had it in 1994, I doubt they will bring it back any quicker with a petition

 

[itsmeJonB]

we had it in 1994, I doubt they will bring it back any quicker with a petition

its a petition created by MLS so I think it would have more of an impact than a nobody making it

 

[pjbleek]

its a petition created by MLS so I think it would have more of an impact than a nobody making it

once again the MLS trying to make a motion to be recognize by the USA...good luck there...

 

[Peter Parka]

Why? USA hosted it in 1994 and it was crap.

 

[Zorak]

It's Mexico's turn again really next out of the North American Confederation.
And the last time they put on arguabley the best world cup ever.

 

[skyblue]

i say let it go to a nation that actually appreciates the game as something more than an annoying sideshow thats played by women and children

oh.....zorak.....spain 82 was the best world cup in living memory

 

[retro]

The World Cup being here in 1994 was actually a big part of what got soccer more on the map here in the states than it ever had been before. It's pretty much the reason why we have MLS to begin with. I also don't think that anyone would even want the World Cup to be in Mexico right now because of all of the drug cartel violence and kidnappings.

 

[itsmeJonB]

Why? USA hosted it in 1994 and it was crap.

i say let it go to a nation that actually appreciates the game as something more than an annoying sideshow thats played by women and children

oh.....zorak.....spain 82 was the best world cup in living memory

WHY US?

The Game Is In US
No nation embodies the values and spirit of the FIFA World Cup™ quite like the United States.

Whether you choose to call it soccer, football, or futbol, it is a game that, in so many ways, tells our nation's story.


It is a game where individuals shine through participation, talent and creativity—but team success results from hard work, sacrifice and dedication to a common cause.

It is a democratic game that requires nothing more than a ball, a patch of ground and the passion to play.

It is the world's game, and America, with its rich diversity, is a uniquely globalized nation. We are the world's melting pot, and we have brought the game with us from every corner of the earth.

This is why the game has captured the imaginations of so many Americans and continues to grow at an astonishing pace. It is in our schoolyards and stadiums, our church parking lots and cornfields, our back alleys and beachfronts, pulsing through our cities and suburbs and countryside alike.

The game has grown and never before has there been an opportunity to unify all the diverse passions that live within our borders.

The game is everywhere. The game is in US. We are Americans and we are ready to welcome a FIFA World Cup™ that makes the game part of the everyday social consciousness of our country.

http://www.gousabid.com/pages/the-game-is-in-us/

 

[retro]

Also, the 1994 World Cup set attendance records that had stood for over 40 years. The average attendance per game was 69,000, for a total of 3.6 million attendees. That was in 1994, I'd imagine it would be even bigger the next time around. Granted a lot of people travel to the World Cup, but we also have the biggest stadiums in the world... hell, we have a number of stadiums that will seat over 100,000 people, and even more with a 90,000+ capacity.

 

[Peter Parka]

The Game Is In US
No nation embodies the values and spirit of the FIFA World Cup™ quite like the United States.

:24::24::24::24: Bullshit!!!

Whether you choose to call it soccer, football, or futbol, it is a game that, in so many ways, tells our nation's story.

:24::24::24::24: Is that why Americans try to take the piss out of it at every opportunity?


It is a game where individuals shine through participation, talent and creativity—but team success results from hard work, sacrifice and dedication to a common cause.

It is a democratic game that requires nothing more than a ball, a patch of ground and the passion to play.
The ability and hard work to play it well is far more important.


It is the world's game, and America, with its rich diversity, is a uniquely globalized nation. We are the world's melting pot, and we have brought the game with us from every corner of the earth.
:24::24::24::24: Except you try to diss it at every opportunity

This is why the game has captured the imaginations of so many Americans and continues to grow at an astonishing pace. It is in our schoolyards and stadiums, our church parking lots and cornfields, our back alleys and beachfronts, pulsing through our cities and suburbs and countryside alike.
And this is why 4 out of 5 Americans had no idea they were hosting it during the tournament in 1994?

The game has grown and never before has there been an opportunity to unify all the diverse passions that live within our borders.
What the fuck does this even mean other than some bullshit spin which sounds good but makes no sense?

The game is everywhere. The game is in US. We are Americans and we are ready to welcome a FIFA World Cup™ that makes the game part of the everyday social consciousness of our country.

Erm, you had the World Cup and you did a shit job of welcoming it, what do you think has changed since then?

Basically, the above is a load of bullshit. Personally I'd rather see the world cup in a country where the people there will embrace it.

 

[skyblue]

Also, the 1994 World Cup set attendance records that had stood for over 40 years. The average attendance per game was 69,000, for a total of 3.6 million attendees. That was in 1994, I'd imagine it would be even bigger the next time around. Granted a lot of people travel to the World Cup, but we also have the biggest stadiums in the world... hell, we have a number of stadiums that will seat over 100,000 people, and even more with a 90,000+ capacity.

so if england,mexico or chile even had stadiums that big.......do you think they'd match that record?

 

[skyblue]

you'll see a proper world cup in 4 years......in brazil

 

[Peter Parka]

Could we see more stuff like this if the USA were given another chance?:24::24::24:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXjCKwBtG0I

 

[itsmeJonB]

This thread is an example of why most Americans cant embrace it, at least not when approached from people from the UK

you guys are so up your own asses with your opinions that you fail to see the numbers and the fact that the US had the highest number of fans to support their teams at this years World Cup.

Soccer is making a bigger impact in our country now, and instead of accepting that you guys state things that happened 16 years ago

 

[skyblue]

This thread is an example of why most Americans cant embrace it, at least not when approached from people from the UK

you guys are so up your own asses with your opinions that you fail to see the numbers and the fact that the US had the highest number of fans to support their teams at this years World Cup.

Soccer is making a bigger impact in our country now, and instead of accepting that you guys state things that happened 16 years ago

so why should america host it again after 16 years?....its been 44 years since a proper football nation like england hosted it,its not in living memory since uruguay hosted it.....and as for emerging nations i think the aussies would get my vote

 

[Peter Parka]

Eh? I saw lots of countries with more supporters at this world cup or maybe USA supporters were rather on the quiet side? Dont get me wrong, I like seeing USA people getting into football and there's no doubt it's grown yet the fact remains, in general the USA is still one of the most unenthusiastic football supporting nations in the World despite it being given the biggest push over there, the quality of USA footballers has grown far quicker than the football supporters.

 

[itsmeJonB]

so why should america host it again after 16 years?....its been 44 years since a proper football nation like england hosted it,its not in living memory since uruguay hosted it.....and as for emerging nations i think the aussies would get my vote

instead of making a statement like the one you just did all you did was shit all over America with you biased opinions

 

[skyblue]

instead of making a statement like the one you just did all you did was shit all over America with you biased opinions

you stated earlier that it was a world game......the world plays the game.....no one nation should have a monopoly on hosting the world cup

 

[Peter Parka]

so why should america host it again after 16 years?....its been 44 years since a proper football nation like england hosted it,its not in living memory since uruguay hosted it.....and as for emerging nations i think the aussies would get my vote

:homo: Football is the fastest growing sport in Australia and while it will probably never be as big as Rugby League over there, the Aussies are extremely enthusiastic about it and would support it really well. The've never hosted it and a lot of countries haven't in thew last 16 years. USA have had their chance for at least another 10 or 20 years and it would be better going to someone who actually gives a shit, as a nation, about the sport.