2010 FIFA WORLD CUP

[RandallA]

I'm glad I wasn't the only person going crazy over that goal.

Student's video tribute to Donovan a hit - International Football - Yahoo! Sports

 

[yaz96]

For the non-believers -

Soccer Ratings Soar 68% For U.S. Side At World Cup
Three Sam's Army Matches Averaged 11.1 Million Watchers On ABC, ESPN, Univision

Mike Reynolds -- Multichannel News, 6/25/2010 11:06:11 PM


The U.S. men's national team did well in its group and with American audiences at the 2010 FIFA World Cup from South Africa.
During its three matches in Group C, the U.S. team averaged 11.1 million viewers on ABC, ESPN and Univision, according to an analysis of Nielsen data, up 68% from the 6.6 million average for the corresponding trio of games at the 2006 World Cup from Germany. The viewing periods encompass the matches as well pre-game time slots, according to the measurement company.
The U.S. team's first match against England on Saturday June 12 garnered a combined 17.1 million watchers on ABC and Univision, while the second game, versus Slovenia on Friday June 18, recorded 7.5 million for ESPN and the Spanish-language service. The Wednesday June 23 game, in which Landon Donovan's added time goal pushed Sam's Army past Algeria 1-0 to win the group, was watched by 8.6 million on Univision and ESPN.
Four years ago at FIFA's famed futbol tourney, the U.S.-Czech Republic on June 12, 2006 pulled in 4.7 million for ESPN2/Univision, 9.8 million for U.S.-Italy on June 17, 2006 for ABC/Univision, and 5.5 million for U.S.-Ghana on June 22, 2006 for ESPN/Univision.
The U.S. squares off against Ghana in a round of 16 match on Saturday June 26 at 2:30 p.m. on ABC.
"These ratings demonstrate the remarkable increase of interest in U.S. soccer over the last four years," said Stephen Master, vice president of sports at Nielsen, in a statement. "The numbers are even more impressive when you consider that two of these games were played on weekday mornings, when many viewers are at work. Although more people than ever chose to watch live streaming video of the games from their computers and mobile devices, TV viewing climbed even higher."

 

[pro96]

For the non-believers -

Soccer Ratings Soar 68% For U.S. Side At World Cup
Three Sam's Army Matches Averaged 11.1 Million Watchers On ABC, ESPN, Univision

+1

Game time.. Uruguay vs South Korea

 

[btharner]

While certainly less than other sporting events, these numbers are very impressive. Somewhere out there though, like an ostrich with its head in the sand, some hater is posting that nobody in America cares about soccer. They will be in denial until their dying days.

 

[Bodo Fenrirsson]

Good grief,where are the yellow cards NOW??????

 

[Bodo Fenrirsson]

It's about time someone from Ghana got yellow carded.

 

[pro96]

Goal USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[riffjim4069]

Nice to see the U.S. score on a penalty kick. They are playing much, much better this half. Now for another goal.

 

[pro96]

Overtime... can't get any better than this

 

[RandallA]

Nice to see the U.S. score on a penalty kick. They are playing much, much better this half. Now for another goal.

Good substitutions by the coach. In the first half, Ghana had control in the middle of the field but with the substitutions US got it back. Now to score another goal in the extra time. I don't want penalty kicks.

 

[pro96]

dang...

 

[Bodo Fenrirsson]

Ghana is playing very physical against the U.S.

 

[RandallA]

Ghana is playing very physical against the U.S.

Yes, these guys go for the ankles. Very dirty players.

 

[Bodo Fenrirsson]

OK,I'm confused. I thought this was sudden death overtime.

 

[Bodo Fenrirsson]

Yes, these guys go for the ankles. Very dirty players.

Ghana's playing street ball soccer.

 

[RandallA]

Very proud of these guys, they played their heart out.

 

[Lkr]

terrific fake injuries at the end by the Ghana players. I'm glad the US didn't succumb to that level to get subs on and waste time in other matches

 

[btharner]

The US created some indelible memories and shortened a few lifespans during this World Cup. Good run, guys.

Nonetheless, the World Cup is bigger than any one nation and the show goes on with a stellar doubleheader tomorrow.

 

[Jimbo]

For the non-believers -

Soccer Ratings Soar 68% For U.S. Side At World Cup
Three Sam's Army Matches Averaged 11.1 Million Watchers On ABC, ESPN, Univision

Mike Reynolds -- Multichannel News, 6/25/2010 11:06:11 PM


The U.S. men's national team did well in its group and with American audiences at the 2010 FIFA World Cup from South Africa.
During its three matches in Group C, the U.S. team averaged 11.1 million viewers on ABC, ESPN and Univision, according to an analysis of Nielsen data, up 68% from the 6.6 million average for the corresponding trio of games at the 2006 World Cup from Germany. The viewing periods encompass the matches as well pre-game time slots, according to the measurement company.
The U.S. team's first match against England on Saturday June 12 garnered a combined 17.1 million watchers on ABC and Univision, while the second game, versus Slovenia on Friday June 18, recorded 7.5 million for ESPN and the Spanish-language service. The Wednesday June 23 game, in which Landon Donovan's added time goal pushed Sam's Army past Algeria 1-0 to win the group, was watched by 8.6 million on Univision and ESPN.
Four years ago at FIFA's famed futbol tourney, the U.S.-Czech Republic on June 12, 2006 pulled in 4.7 million for ESPN2/Univision, 9.8 million for U.S.-Italy on June 17, 2006 for ABC/Univision, and 5.5 million for U.S.-Ghana on June 22, 2006 for ESPN/Univision.
The U.S. squares off against Ghana in a round of 16 match on Saturday June 26 at 2:30 p.m. on ABC.
"These ratings demonstrate the remarkable increase of interest in U.S. soccer over the last four years," said Stephen Master, vice president of sports at Nielsen, in a statement. "The numbers are even more impressive when you consider that two of these games were played on weekday mornings, when many viewers are at work. Although more people than ever chose to watch live streaming video of the games from their computers and mobile devices, TV viewing climbed even higher."

While certainly less than other sporting events, these numbers are very impressive. Somewhere out there though, like an ostrich with its head in the sand, some hater is posting that nobody in America cares about soccer. They will be in denial until their dying days.

And the rating will go right back down after today in the US .....

 

[neil_kc1]

Team USA made some great strides this world cup. But if we are ever going to be taken seriously as a football power we have to improve on defense. Digging a hole in the first 10 minutes of the game and playing from behind is a disaster waiting to happen. We also need a forward that can take on defenders, finish their runs in the box and score goals. Clearly today Ghana was the better team.