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Americanizing Soccer for the U.S. Sports Fan pt. 6

December 30th, 2008 · Comments · American Soccer

A purely American soccer league must take the step of changing the goal post dimensions.   As it is now, posts are at a height of 8 feet.  An American league should make the bold move of moving the height of the crossbar higher.  The crossbar needs to be adjusted by the length of 2 soccer balls to make […]

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College Soccer Needs a Facelift

December 13th, 2008 · Comments · American Soccer

It’s a shame that the NCAA College Cup is not more publicized and marketed to the sporting public.  College soccer is exciting, and it should get more attention. 
The NCAA is missing an opportunity with NCAA soccer.  The ‘Final Four’ in NCAA basketball and the ‘Frozen Four’ in hockey have achieved much more fanfare.  The basketball championships are obviously […]

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Americanizing Soccer for the U.S. Sports Fan pt. 3

October 6th, 2008 · Comments · American Soccer

Professional soccer in the U.S. from March to August should play a 40-50 game schedule.  The schedule should exclude any other type of inter-league or international club play till after the American season is completed.  This schedule will keep the U.S. sports fan focused on the beginning, middle and end to the pro soccer season.  More games […]

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