Hi folks, how has success of the USA national team been celebrated in the states this World Cup? has the game been given its proper status for once?

I came in here to look for somewhere to say that I actually quite like their "I believe that we will win" chant, so this thread will do

Assuming they invented it, it's quite catchy and it's good to see them inventing their own chants. I also want to see them do well. A lot of people have got a snotty (snooty?) attitude about the USA and soccer but the players and real fans are no less passionate than anybody else. And we all know that if it ever takes off properly over there we're all in trouble, maybe even our big leagues over here

its about time they got what they deserved, they have been chappin at the door as to speak for yrs, just not having the luck on there side...im happy for them, and they play some nice open footie.

I heard their first group game pulled in 15m viewers.
This increased to 24m for the Germany game.

Bear in mind the Superbowl pulled in 111m viewers though.

the 24M for the Germany game was higher than the recent NBA finals I believe , and you cant really compare an audience for a group game to what is probably the biggest sporting event in the US calendar

The overnights say 10m and 14m overnights. It is on cable aswell so less people have it

The 'I Believe That We Will Win' chant was actually a chant made up for an advert promoting the World Cup on ESPN who are showign the World Cup in America: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uEpcfonkt4

That chant in that advert which was made up by ESPN as a promotional campaign for the World Cup has now taken off with US fans.

I thought there might be a story like that behind it. Either way, it's very american is like an old school rap song. I wouldn't want to hear Americans singing "one-nil, to the USA" or copying other English songs it wouldn't sound right

cool, nice new chant...love it!

America sucks at the moment so that's why they are interested in the World Cup.

Spoke to a couple of friends earlier on who are in different parts of the US, and they've both said the bars they've watched their matches so far in have been packed.

brilliant news! heres hoping they do well against belgium

Usa vs Argentina in the Quarters would be Massive.

And they like quarters.

Good kick off times for America which helps, next world cup in Russia games will kicking off very early American time

A lot of people over there believe that their own league (MLS) has to first get better than the Mexican league (Liga MX) before they can even think about challenging the big European leagues.

Not true. It comes from the US Naval Academy. They used it for Football and Lacrosse.

Here's a video from 2009 showing a USNA pep rally using it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3afNGhZIUAI

I think they might do Belgium. Belgium have some great players, but haven't really set the WC on fire, which for them is quite bad considering they had quite an easy group.

USA are like little terriers, they put a lot of work in, full of passion (take note England), but seem to lack any real threat. Even last night the German goalie had to come nearly to the half way line to actually get to touch the ball.

Yes it originates from 1998 and the US Naval Academy. But the chant has taken off big time since that ESPN advert for the World Cup.

I'm pleased for the US team that their country are getting behind them but I'm guessing that their enthusiasm for "soccer" will be similar to the way we get excited about sports such as cycling, rowing and curling during the Olympics. Lots of interest and support during the weeks of the major competition, but once its over they'll go back to following their traditional favourites and forget about soccer for another 4 years.

In that ESPN promo were the American Outlaws. They are an unofficial supporters group that was formed by a small group supporters in Nebraska that wanted to gain more support for the USMNT in 2007. The group is organized into local chapters that are established in cities. The local chapters handle local viewing parties, building support for the national team at the local level, and are responsible for organizing festivities & supporters in the event their city hosts a game. There are currently 142 official local chapters. Also they promote soccer through grassroots to encourage children to participate.

I would say that what the American Outlaws have done to promote and support USMNT is certainly one thing that has helped to improve how we see Association Football in the States.

I just really hope that US soccer continues to grow in support and encouraging of young people to play continues after this World Cup.

What are the crowds like in the MLS - is there a clear difference in certain areas in terms of popularity or are they fairly spread out support wise?

It certainly looks that way.

They really seem to be buying into this World Cup.

They have even got all German hero, Jurgen Klinsmann to sing their national anthem against his own country!

I've always said if the United States start taking football seriously, the rest of the world is doomed, because they will dominate it.

Depends who you ask..Ann Coulter said that the rise of "soccer" in America is a sign of moral decay.

http://www.clarionledger.com/story/o...ecay/11372137/

This is the article to be honest i'm surprised she can write..

I am speechless, really I have never read so much drivel in one article before. Your right it is surprising that she can write, but it is a load of claptrap. It really sounds like she has never seen a proper football match before.

She's a mad rabid right wing loon so not surprising she's written that drivel. Would love to introduce her to Suarez when he's a bit peckish.