Not Your Older Brother's MLS: Soccer Matters America

[JonLP24]

4. I used to feel (similar?) the same way

The lack of goals & a 1 goal lead seeming like such a big hole didn't make it interesting. It wasn't until I played a soccer video game that had me appreciate the strategy and the effort it took to make those goals possible. A lob through pass is an amazing play when you consider the timing and skill it takes to pull it off. I realized the real enjoyment was the play between the goal posts, strategy involved. Goals are exciting when it happens but it isn't the main draw.

However, understanding the strategy & skill involved doesn't make a sport interesting. Personally, I can't get excited for baseball unless the Rockies are involved. Having a team that you want to win makes what happens in the game interesting. Also playoff baseball is exciting but regular season games between teams I don't particular care about doesn't interest me a whole lot.