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Rise of soccer

Published on Nov 28, 2016

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Rise of soccer

Soccers INcreasing popularity in the united states

"soccer has become the second-most popular sport for 12-24 year olds"

"average attendances at MLS games have grown by 56% since 2001"

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" TV audiences are growing and networks see the potential, signing a $90m-a-year deal to 2022 for broadcasting rights."

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"The success of the national teams, in particular the women’s side, has been a boon. Last year, the Women’s World Cup final attracted a domestic TV audience of 27m—roughly the same as the record-setting college American football championship game in 2015. "

"America churns out more world-beating athletes than any other country, but none of them play soccer. Yet."

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