Comments on: An American Werewolf (wishes he were) in London

By: Meagan

Meagan — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:36:02 +0000

You nailed it.

I’m one of the very few people I know who enjoys all aspects of the game (I’ve played, coached, reffed, and avidly follow), so I’m all too familiar with the lonely American soccer world. Even my roommate who “loves” soccer can’t be arsed to know who Fernando Torres is.

I was in Holland in August, and made a lifelong friend out of a boy in a pub who thought it would be funny to quiz me on Dutch soccer. He said Americans don’t know about soccer, especially girls. He gave me hugs and kisses and beer, and now I’m his “favorite American.” All because I could name a few Dutch players.

By: Todd C

Todd C — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:29:28 +0000

Definitely deserved the win and the recognition. As a fellow “stranded” American this sums everything up insanely accurate, although I could do w/o getting my legs pulled off.

The driving point of an American being a starter for a major euro club is a HUGE one and if/when that ever happens it will be a gigantic turn for US soccer. KUDOS on everything!!!

By: Djamel

Djamel — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:05:09 +0000

Totally agree really good Will. Hope u win.

By: 20legend

20legend — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 14:03:31 +0000

amazing article

By: David

David — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:57:27 +0000

wow, SPOT ON, that pretty much sums it up

By: Expat

Expat — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:28:13 +0000

When I say you are dead on, I mean so dead on as if I were having some sort of revelation, like speaking in tongues or something as deranged and spooky as that.

You are so right, the smarmy snobbishness imported from the Old World is just as unbearable as the sad soccer gatherings of our compatriots. And, right, the internet is like our own personal new colony–a prelude of what’s to come, on our real soil, hopefully. If not victory, then more genuine interest.

I , myself, a player and fan since peewee and World Cup 1994, have sought the authentic soccer bar across the ocean. And no matter what, from Beshiktash to Olympique Marseille, you are still a freak, an American fan of–what do you call it? Sok-AIRRRRRRR? SO I hang in there, surfing those UK sites with the corner of my eye on 2010.

Bless your heart, Will, for your words of wisdom and hope.

By: Will D

Will D — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:05:23 +0000

Well I’m a Manchester United fan, for what it’s worth… a bit too young to hit up the bars, but streaming video of Premier League fixtures anywhere from 4 to 8 AM here on the West Coast online keep me connected. Sometimes you’ve just got to force it – talk to random people, and maybe you’ll get lucky and find a random soccer fan with whom you can satisfy your craving for meaningful discussion. I am ashamed to say that I do, in fact, own a Ronaldinho jersey from back in the day, but my closet’s full of others, so I don’t feel too bad. I don four different Man U kits throughout the week, simultaneously alienating me from the majority of Americans and drawing out that illusive minority of fellow fans. Keep looking – you’ll find a surprising amount of fans in the mainstream if you look hard enough.

By: tibit

tibit — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 01:21:02 +0000

Americans “know” soccer, but hate it.

We also like Arsenal. Arsenal and Barcelona, and that’s it. No more. And then they have ManU jerseys and they have no clue what ManU is. Pretty scary, huh?

By: Sasha Sosnowski

Sasha Sosnowski — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:28:21 +0000

Excellent submission, excellent. Couldn’t agree with some of that stuff any more.

By: Dafnadizzle

Dafnadizzle — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:20:29 +0000

Incredible!