America & the Global Soccer Industry
http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-07-27/america-global-soccer-industry
It's the best of times and the worst of times for the "beautiful game." On the pitch, international soccer is in the midst of a renaissance. The United States-- once considered a soccer backwater-- is fast becoming an essential part of the world soccer economy. But the sport's governing body-- FIFA-- is embroiled in a variety of corruption scandals. We examine America's evolving role in the global soccer scene.
Guests
Daniel Bloom
Co-host, Counter Attack Radio (Sirius XM); Contributor, World Sport-CNN International
Christine Brennan
Sports Columnist, USA Today; Commentator, ABC News; also, author of "Best Seat in the House: A Father, A Daughter, A Journey Through Sports" (Scribner)
Steven Goff
Reporter, Washington Post
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Why does ESPN insist on using a British play by play announcer when broadcasting our national teams. I have been working in youth soccer since the 70s when a british accent from the other coach meant we would be given a hard time. Surely we have plenty of good announcers. How many Americans announce games at Wembley?
DC United games used to fun. After not going to a game for a few years I was shocked to be charged $10 for a beer. $4.00 for a very small, squished hot dog. What's the deal?
Regarding the comment by caller on "washed-up" players coming to MLS as a discrediting factor to MLS, I would say that this phenomena is currently happening to the Brazilian league with very positive results with "big players" returning to their "home teams" and helping them to gather titles nationally and internationally. Latest example is Elano - returning to Santos and bringing the team to the Libertadores championship. Santos will be playing Barcelona for the world title in November in Dubai.