While the draw did no favors for the United States national team, there is a chance an American will be lifting the World Cup next summer in Brazil. And that might make many U.S. fans angry. While Jürgen Klinsmann will be trying to guide his side out of Group G, Giuseppe Rossi will be doing the same in Group D, but with Italy.
Giuseppe Rossi is a controversial figure in American soccer circles. His decision to play for the nation of his heritage rather than the one of his birth angered many American fans. Others are so adamant that it does not bother them, it is obvious it does. Some take pride in the fact that an American is making his mark at the top level. Others dismiss his American connection, as though any pre-teen who went to Parma would have turned into a star.
Just as his time with Parma's Allievi and Manchester United's academy developed him into the star he has become, his formative years in North Jersey were also vital. From clubs like Scots and Thistle, to the legendary pickup games on the Courts in Harrison, to the storied high school program at St. Benedict's Prep, soccer is part of the lifeblood of North Jersey. New Jersey hosted the first intercollegiate game in 1869, and the first U.S. international in 1885. Even the great Cosmos did not grab America's attention until they crossed the river to the Meadowlands. Soccer's roots run deep here.
Soccer historian Tom McCabe wrote "Miracle on High Street" detailing the 140-year history of St. Benedict's soccer program and is writing "The Cradle of American Soccer" on North Jersey's love affair with the sport. During one of his many lectures on the subject, McCabe countered the doubters. "When people say that the United States has no soccer history they are just completel...
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A European nation has never won a World Cup in the Americas. Brazil beat Czechoslovakia in Chile 62, and Italy in both Mexico 70 and USA 94. Argentina downed the Dutch when they hosted in 78 and West Germany in Mexico 86. Brazil and Argentina are both among the favorites again in 2014. If Italy is to lift its fifth World Cup trophy, there's a good chance Rossi and the Azzurri will have to beat both of them to do it.
Italy's group is arguably tougher than the US's Group of Death: Uruguay, poised to repeat the Maracanazo of 1950; England, looking to bridge generations and exorcise their ghosts; and Costa Rica, who beat both the U.S. and Mexico in qualifying. It is a long road before July 13, 2014 when the winner lifts the trophy at the Maracana, but if Rossi does lead Italy to glory, American soccer fans can also be proud of the accomplishment.
Have you ever played soccer? For those of you that don’t know Alex Morgan has been going through an amazing life so far. I’ve been her fan for about two years and I’ve been learning about her daily life. The next time you see the USA women’s soccer play and u see Alex Morgan on the screen you may know she is going to have the team win the championship. So, today I will talk about Alex’s career, her childhood, and finally her teams.
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Franklin starts by giving reasons why he has used soccer to explain the failure of globalization and also clarifies that his objective is not to argue economic changes and factors, but to address cultural issues. In the first part of How Soccer Explains the American Culture Wars, the author goes into depth that how and why soccer entered into his life and what role his parents played to ensure that their child excelled in the sport. He then talks about the cultural divide in America; the different mindsets of the elite and the working middle class and how individuals from these classes reacted to the introduction of soccer in America in the 1980’s. Moving on, in the second part of his analysis, the author sheds light on the hateful comments of some eminent Americans such as Tom Wier, Jack Kemp, Allen Barra and most importantly Jim Rome. These individuals have openly expressed their hatred for soccer and they believe that it is “not a sport”. To counter claims and criticism made these men, Franklin presents some facts and figures that clearly state that over the years soccer has managed to make its way into the American culture, while the most American sport i.e. Baseball has lost viewership. This section is summed up by differentiating between the stances of two contrasting groups towards globalization. In the last part of the
In the world of sport, soccer and football with respect to demographic has had numerous controversies. Although both sport are known famously around the globe, for many years fans from both sides are known for asking, is American football same as soccer? What’s the time limit on both sports? What’s the game objective? Do they use the same ball? However they both have similarities and differences which I will be talking about in this essay.
In the United States, major league professional soccer has attracted little interest from the fans. Either indoor or outdoor proved to be successful, even with stars coming from Europe and Latin America. American Soccer League was the longest running professional league in the United States soccer history, going from 1921 to 1984. The North American Soccer League only existed until 1985. Some of the worlds' greatest players competed in this league, such as Michael Platani and Giorgio Chinaglia.
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...nged other soccer leagues in Europe as well the struggling NFL. The ASL’s stars would eventually lead the United States to a third-place finish in the very first soccer World Cup in 1930. Soccer almost became a major sport in the USA. But, just before the 1930 World Cup, disaster struck. The ASL clashed with the USFA (United States Football Association) because the ASL wanted to use rules that were never used before in soccer. The ASL was eventually brought to an end in 1933. Although this was a big tragedy for American soccer, it has started to show signs of life again. Soccer has started to gain popularity again, with top players from around the world playing in America’s MLS (Major League Soccer), and many fans cheering on MLS teams and the USA national soccer team. If this continues, then, maybe one day, American soccer will return to its illustrious golden age.
Large questions still remain about the role of soccer in today’s world. Why do people in Europe and abroad become so dedicated to their teams, over all other cultural factors like politics, clubs, and organizations? How does soccer affect Italian and Roman political allegiances, and how does the commitment of each team’s fans affect the Roman urban space, the policies and reactions of the Italian government, and each other? By uncovering and defining the importance of soccer in Rome, I am arguing that Roman soccer fans are not only divided by team colors and name, but also by geography within the city, political allegiances, and social differences. I am also arguing that the importance of soccer represents far more than an interest in a game, but a representation of all that a Roman citizen, as well as the majority of all Europeans, live for and love.
Gallo, DJ. "20 Amazing Soccer Facts Most American Sports Fans Don’t Know." SportsPickle RSS. SportsPickle, 14 Aug. 2013. Web. 02 Dec. 2013.
...rent principle. I love soccer. I’ve been playing it almost 20 years. Why not come to the U.S. to play, and help the game? New York is great for sports. I really feel if I came here I could give something to U.S. soccer,” Pelé said to the reporters, still not giving his final decision.
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...s of today Messi is getting ready for the world cup that is going to be playing in South Africa this summer, and hopefully Messi and the Argentinean squad do better that the world cup that they play in Germany four years ago. They got disqualified in the quarter finals by the hosting nation Germany.