Question of the Day

143. Why Isn't Soccer More Popular in the US?


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Soccer is by far the most popular sport worldwide, but it has struggled to gain a foothold in the American media market for decades. Stephen has become a recent convert to soccer fandom, even co-hosting a soccer podcast with his son, but James has not been swayed. Today, our decidedly non-jock hosts will look into the reasons why soccer ranks so low in American favorability, despite the fact that game attendance figures in the United States are surprisingly high.This episode is sponsored by Ruby Receptionist.
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Question of the DayBy Stephen J. Dubner, James Altucher and Earwolf