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VWolf

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6. The timing was perfect

Reply to RockaFowler (Original post)

Wed Jun 25, 2014, 08:32 AM

Jun 2014

The USA had won their first match, so there was a buzz about the Portugal match. Also, it was played on Sunday at 6pm - when not a whole lot else was going on. Everyone I know was tuned into the game - even those that don't normally watch were interested. I'm disappointed we didn't win, but it was a hell of a show nonetheless.

Tomorrow's Germany contest will be a tougher sell, given that it's during work hours. I, for one, will be taking a 3 hour lunch break. Hopefully many others will as well.

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USA-Portugal Tie Is Most-Watched Soccer Game in American History [View all] RockaFowler Jun 2014 OP

More than any game of the NBA finals...for a first-round match BeyondGeography Jun 2014 #1

Pretty amazing Renew Deal Jun 2014 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author JonLP24 Jun 2014 #4

Wow! Upton Jun 2014 #2

Let's see if the interest and enthusiasm sticks around... joeybee12 Jun 2014 #5

The timing was perfect VWolf Jun 2014 #6

Ratings will be underestimated tomorrow. Renew Deal Jun 2014 #7

Agreed n/t VWolf Jun 2014 #8