I never understood the need of the soccer haters to always voice why they hate soccer and why football is better. Or that soccer players aren't atheletes. I played football in high school and college, love the sport, but I also find soccer very intriguing. It is my second favorite sport. To think that these boys who play soccer could not play football because of size or athleticism is ridiculous. Most of the wrs, qbs, rbs, and dbs that I played college football with had extensive soccer experience. Most love the sport and credited soccer for their footwork. I find baseball boring and cricket confusing but would never bash the sports or players. It takes a special and committed athelete to excel in any sport. BTW I remember reading something a few months ago where it stated that soccer was on average the 2nd favorite sport among people 25 and younger and that the MLS average attendance is better than basketball or baseball. To brush it aside as not a real sport because of some weird childish attitude is just ridiculous, grow up.