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wwcd101 · 07-23-2003, 12:05 PM

Soccer has made huge progress the last 10-15 years.

The introduction of the MLS and the success of the US national teams, combined with the Youth Club/Select system (and the Olympic Development Program) has dramatically grown the base of support.

It's already the #1 Girls/Women's sport.

Admittedly, things are so crowded on the Mens sports side, it will take time, but the opportunity for world-wide competition, and available $$$'s, will continue to boost its popularity.

I'm a recent convert.

A projection? 30 years from now, soccer will be bigger than baseball.

Thanks for listening.

07-23-2003, 12:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
wwcd101 Insane	Soccer has made huge progress the last 10-15 years. The introduction of the MLS and the success of the US national teams, combined with the Youth Club/Select system (and the Olympic Development Program) has dramatically grown the base of support. It's already the #1 Girls/Women's sport. Admittedly, things are so crowded on the Mens sports side, it will take time, but the opportunity for world-wide competition, and available $$$'s, will continue to boost its popularity. I'm a recent convert. A projection? 30 years from now, soccer will be bigger than baseball. Thanks for listening.