As far as CONCACAF it is far tougher than the brits give it credit for. The idiots like Steven Cohen et al that constantly harangue about what a joke the US is because we play in CONCACAF and the crowd that just repeats his inane arguments is who this piece is being directed at obviously.

Now I would advice KArtik to stop trying to convert these people. They are what they are– let them root for England and come away disapointed again next time.

By the way, drawing Croatia instead of let’s say Spain can be considered lucky and a weak group. In South America you have to play everyone else. In Europe you can manage to qualify without playing a single other team that qualifes for the World Cup. Don’t tell me that isn’t lucky and soft.

Although I have one question, do you really think that drawing a side like Croatia in UEFA is lucking out? They’re a quality side with some very talented attackers. I think that you’re selling them short.

The sad thing is instead of talking about a compelling Hexagonal and the MLS in mid-season we are resigned to these insignificant discussions about the British media and Anglo-bias. I found this site looking for some actual MLS analysis (hard to come by) but most of the focus is on matters of this type. I appreciate the US analysis, but a little more MLS talk than a weekend recap would be nice. Isn’t that the name of this site after all?

How is the British media unschooled in world football. Does that mean the American media is unschooled in world baseball or basketball.

And what does that say about American fans if they believe everything they read in the media, and the type of British media they are choosing to read.

The English media over hypes the England National team. Mainly the tabloid media. Tell the Americans to stop reading English tabloid media.

It is plain to see that La Liga is more technical than the EPL as you guys call it. Why not watch that. Why not follow the Argentina and Brazil national teams.

The Media is not responsible for teaching Americans fans about the game.

I prefer England. As Joey mentioned we have the cultural links, real fans, tradition and an actual chance to play attractive exciting football.

I can read the English press and understand the language. The Prem kills MLS any day of the week.

This website has been full of condescending and insulting articles the last few days. American soccer snobs are what hurts the domestic game. If you’d just realize England and the Prem are where it is at perhaps we could all get along and cheer on a nation with our cultural roots to bigger and better things.

Besides who wants to see diving, whining central americans play anyhow.

I am looking forward to the game will try to catch it even though it will not start until 10pm EST.

I have just started reading your blog, one thing that has caught my attention. What is your reasoning for complaining about the English Football so much, Americans only seem to support the top four teams. I have been in the NY region for a couple of years. You guys should develop your own style of play and support your local teams, hopefully Red Bull Arena is easier to get to then Giants Stadium. Plenty of kids there on Saturday, up to America to get them still involved in the game in ten years and supporting the Red Bulls.