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I have known John Scot since our days in high school. He was one of the few soccer
players in school. As I watched Scot coach our local Major League Soccer (MLS) team on the
soccer field, I could not help but reminisce on our high school days. Back then, football was the
sport of the day followed closely by basketball. No one gave a second thought to sports such as
soccer. In retrospect, this was because we were brought up in households that barely knew the
rules of soccer.
Soccer is a world sport that is embraced the world over (McDougall 26). However, in the
United States, it takes a back stage in preference to other sports. This is seen from the amount of
coverage given to soccer compared to other sports. Scot was a professional athlete back in high
school. He loved playing soccer, which earned him a sports scholarship to further his education
while playing. He later represented the country in international matches and tournaments.
However, he was forced to retire at a prime age of 25 years due to a knee injury that ended his
playing career. However, this did not mark an end for his love for the game. Scot after
recovering returned to our hometown and set up a soccer academy with an aim of helping stray
children keep out of trouble. He assembled local boys who liked the game but lacked the passion
or facilities to follow their love.

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As a sports journalist, I have covered many different personalities over the course of my
career. When given the assignment by my editor on soccer adoption in America compared to the
rest of the world, I could only think of one person. In my research, I had found out that soccer is
like a religion in some part of the work like South America. In European countries, stadiums are
full every week and some times during the week with loyal club supporters who come to cheer
on their teas. Soccer personalities in countries such as Spain and England earn much more than
some of the giant sport personalities here in the United States (Wangerin 103).
I had scheduled an interview with Scot to shed insight in the soccer situation in the
country. Scot invited me to one of his games and promised me an interview later on after the
match. As I sat on the bleaches, I could not help but marvel at Scots’ love for the game. From as
far back as I could remember him; Scot had a ball in his arms or legs. He was a soccer fanatic
who would not be persuaded otherwise on the sport. After the match, which Scots team worn,
there was not as much commotion as I had expected after seeing some European and South
American matches (Szymanski et al 52). I later came to learn from Scot that there was not as
much enthusiasm in soccer compared to other countries. To learn more, I proceeded to ask him
questions I had prepared in readiness for the meeting:
How long have you been involved in soccer?
From an early age of three, my father said I took to soccer as fish takes to water. It is a beautiful
game that I love and enjoy. It is a pity I had to end my playing careers early.
Nevertheless, I see you are doing quite well for yourself even getting recommendations to coach
the national team

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The journey I have been on has been a bumpy one. After rehabilitation from my injury, I decided
to give back to football what I had given me. I dedicated all my time in developing football both
locally and in the country as a whole. It was not until the 1994 FIFA World Cup finals, which
were held across nine cities in the United States that soccer earned its true place in people’s
hearts. I remember we were still in high school back then like it was just yesterday. My dream
was to one day represent my country at a world cup final. Since then, my dream has not changed.
I am humbled and fluttered to be considered for the open position of national coach.
What are your views on American Soccer compared to other countries?
Over the past years, we have seen significant improvement in almost every front. From
awareness creation, to sponsorship, to the emergence to exemplary talent, I can attest I have seen
the sport grow. Over the years, we have exported talent to some of the best leagues in the world
where they have shown their true potential. However, more still needs to be done to promote the
sport. We have started promoting the local league. The arrival of international stars like iconic
figures as David Beckman and Thierry Henry, though in their twilight years has immensely
benefited the league. More people throne the stadiums in support of their local teams.
After my insightful meeting with Scot, which had given me a truly professional insight into the
sport, I embarked on a task to answer some of the questions on the adoption of soccer in America
from an informed point of view. The questions are:
1. Will the US adopt soccer like the rest of the world?
2. Can the passion for soccer in America reach the levels seen in countries in Europe?

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3. What positive attributes of the game can the United States import from the more
developed countries?
4. What areas should the football governing body focus on to ensure sustainable soccer
development?
5. What needs to be in place to help in the planning and growth of soccer?
6. What are the main challenges that soccer in the United States face?
7. As a sport, what aspects of competition hinder soccer development?
8. What are the effects of negative publicity to the sport?
9. How can stakeholders collaborate with other sporting activities to ensure development of
soccer?
10. What does soccer need to borrow from other successful sport in the United States for
success?
11. How can the country learn from other sports in an attempt to promote soccer?
12. What impact has the influx of international stars in their twilight had on the sport?
13. How can the influx of foreign players be used to develop local talent?
14. What role does the local authorities and residents play in adopting the sport?
15. Which facilities need to be in place to ensure that soccer is developed from the grass
roots?
16. Is the country in apposition to host another world cup final successfully?

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Works Cited
FIFA World Cup: DVD Collection 1930-2006. Renton, WA: Topics Entertainment, 2003.
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McDougall, Chros. Soccer. Minneapolis, MN: ABDO Pub, 2012. Internet resource.
Szymanski, Stefan, and Andrew S. Zimbalist. National Pastime: How Americans Play Baseball
and the Rest of the World Plays Soccer. Washington, D.C: Brookings Institution Press, 2005.
Internet resource.
Wangerin, David. Soccer in a Football World: The Story of America's Forgotten Game.
Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 2008. Internet resource.
Fifa Fever: Special Limited Edition Celebrating 100 Years of Fifa. S.l.: Distributed by Evolution
Entertainment, 2002.