2010 World Cup Thread

[Banedon]

Yeah, I can't believe the Cubs and Sox didn't even have one hit combined through 6 innings. BOR-ING.

 

That was one game. Compared to 3 of 26 teams scoring more than one goal in 13 games.

True, but it was arguably the most exciting game of the year.

 

That's fine, and if a low scoring soccer game was an anomaly, it might be considered exciting as well. The problem is the regularity of low scoring games...or at the very least, the perception of their regularity.

[imb]

someone dust off roberto carlos and get him out there

[jersey cubs fan]

The best hockey league in the world barely outdraws a soccer league that isn't in the Top 5. That was also a championship game against America's hat, as opposed to a group game against a country across the pond. If the US plays Mexico in the World Cup final, I can assure you the ratings will be incredible.

 

Wait, are you the one that was stuck on that asinine notion that MLS game attendance figures and NHL game attendance figures are reasonable comparisons?

 

Also, that country across the pond was probably the absolute best matchup the US could have had in terms of bringing in interest in the states.

 

That was me, and 4 years ago or whatever it was not a great argument.

 

This season, though, the attendance figures are about equal, with MLS at 16,320 and the NHL around 16,900

 

Source: http://www.mls-daily.com/2010/04/mls-attendance-moves-past-nba-nhl.html

 

Not that it means MLS is more popular, but the attendance figures are more even now than they were.

 

That was dumb then and it's dumb now. 80 game seasons versus what, 30? $150 tickets versus $20 tickets. 30 team league vs 16. Seriously, comparing average attendance figures is completely stupid.

[imb]

lol, look at the faux hockey fan getting all upset

 

who cares, this is a dumb argument, they're both third tier sports. at least mls has games on espn occasionally

[TruffleShuffle]

hey brazil, start trying

[USSoccer]

 

That was dumb then and it's dumb now. 80 game seasons versus what, 30? $150 tickets versus $20 tickets. 30 team league vs 16. Seriously, comparing average attendance figures is completely stupid.

 

MLS tickets aren't $20.

 

I understand it's comparing apples to an awesome sport, but you're underselling MLS.

[jersey cubs fan]

I wish Korea's unis were more drab than this.

[imb]

I wish Korea's unis were more drab than this.

 

i wish their coach was in a [expletive] pantsuit. they really missed a chance here

[jersey cubs fan]

 

That was dumb then and it's dumb now. 80 game seasons versus what, 30? $150 tickets versus $20 tickets. 30 team league vs 16. Seriously, comparing average attendance figures is completely stupid.

 

MLS tickets aren't $20.

 

I understand it's comparing apples to an awesome sport, but you're underselling MLS.

 

I just checked for the fire and they range from $15 to 50. I don't know if 50 gets you in the door for the blackhawks, or most nhl clubs.

[USSoccer]

 

That was dumb then and it's dumb now. 80 game seasons versus what, 30? $150 tickets versus $20 tickets. 30 team league vs 16. Seriously, comparing average attendance figures is completely stupid.

 

MLS tickets aren't $20.

 

I understand it's comparing apples to an awesome sport, but you're underselling MLS.

 

I just checked for the fire and they range from $15 to 50. I don't know if 50 gets you in the door for the blackhawks, or most nhl clubs.

 

Every club is a little different. LA has some tickets that are in the low $100's.

 

I'm sure $50 would buy some pretty sweet seats in Calgary to see the Flames.

[TruffleShuffle]

I'm sure $50 would buy some pretty sweet seats in Calgary to see the Flames.

 

you can get in for less than $50 to see the flames if you're willing to sit in the worst seats.

[USSoccer]

I'm sure $50 would buy some pretty sweet seats in Calgary to see the Flames.

 

you can get in for less than $50 to see the flames if you're willing to sit in the worst seats.

 

I would assume any seat to see Calgary would be the worst seat.

 

HACHACHACHACHA

[TruffleShuffle]

oh fun another scoreless half zzzzzzzzz

[wvcbxl]

oh fun another scoreless half zzzzzzzzz

 

Is someone holding a gun to your head and forcing you to watch?

I sympathize with your plight.

[Banedon]

Average MLS ticket price in 2008 was $22.47 according to this blog.

 

Average NHL price in 2009 was $51.41 according to this NYT article.

[TruffleShuffle]

oh fun another scoreless half zzzzzzzzz

 

Is someone holding a gun to your head and forcing you to watch?

I sympathize with your plight.

 

i'm watching because i enjoy soccer, but come on - there have been 1.5 goals per game so far. there has been a dearth of good scoring chances and goals so far in this tournament.

[imb]

oh fun another scoreless half zzzzzzzzz

 

Is someone holding a gun to your head and forcing you to watch?

I sympathize with your plight.

 

can you imagine a scenario in which truffle actually enjoys something? i cant.

[Butterscup1679666578]

oh fun another scoreless half zzzzzzzzz

 

Is someone holding a gun to your head and forcing you to watch?

I sympathize with your plight.

 

can you imagine a scenario in which truffle actually enjoys something? i cant.

 

weather? he likes weather, right?

[imb]

oh fun another scoreless half zzzzzzzzz

 

Is someone holding a gun to your head and forcing you to watch?

I sympathize with your plight.

 

can you imagine a scenario in which truffle actually enjoys something? i cant.

 

weather? he likes weather, right?

 

IT'S ALWAYS [expletive] RAINING!!!!!!!

[wvcbxl]

To me, North Korea is providing the interesting side of this game - they play better than I expected (regardless of Brazil's lethargic showing).

[TruffleShuffle]

oh fun another scoreless half zzzzzzzzz

 

Is someone holding a gun to your head and forcing you to watch?

I sympathize with your plight.

 

can you imagine a scenario in which truffle actually enjoys something? i cant.

 

you're just bitter because i don't think oklahoma's great pastime (bull wrestling) is a sport

[Butterscup1679666578]

zinger

[imb]

oh fun another scoreless half zzzzzzzzz

 

Is someone holding a gun to your head and forcing you to watch?

I sympathize with your plight.

 

can you imagine a scenario in which truffle actually enjoys something? i cant.

 

you're just bitter because i don't think oklahoma's great pastime (bull wrestling) is a sport

 

uhhhh have you have heard of noodling, bro

[Butterscup1679666578]

and everyone knows oklahoma's official sport is sex-with-relatives

[TruffleShuffle]

To me, North Korea is providing the interesting side of this game - they play better than I expected (regardless of Brazil's lethargic showing).

 

they have their entire team back to play defense. obviously this is the right move given the massive gap in talent, but it's just not interesting to watch.

 

it's almost like they need college lacrosse rules so that teams are required to keep three players or whatever in the "offensive" end of the field so that can't just pack everyone back and play for nil-nil.