Rolyh,

I'm not sure what point you are trying to make. The country understands the significance of the event, it is just that the majority of American's are still going about their daily lives.

Soccer will never be the #1 sport in this country, and we do not expect to see Old Trafford tearing up the soccer pitch to put in a pitchers mound and basepaths. We drive on different sides of the road - it doesn't mean one of us is right and the other is wrong, it is just a culture difference. Accept it and move on.

Rest assured that there is a growing number of soccer fans here in the U.S., and I have grown to love the sport over the last 20 years or so. It is a beautiful game. However, I still cherish spending afternoons at Shea Stadium watching a baseball game unfold. My Nets made it to the NBA Finals, even if they seemed to leave their abilities in the locker room. I love going to see the Devils giving it their all during the winter months. I've got my alarm set for Friday morning and I fully expect the U.S. team to make a good show. It is so nice to have choices and to be able to enjoy ALL of them.

Ron