(Atlanta 0, Seattle 2)
I just got back from the Atlanta Silverbacks v. Seattle Sounders match here in Atlanta- and I have to say I have never attended a quieter sporting event in my life. The crowd seemed hesistant to be demonstrative in any way, and more specifically, the people around me weren’t entirely sure who was the home team.
That said, I still bought a replica shirt and plan to attend more USL matches. It’s going to take time to build atmosphere- especially in a town where there are 3 top level, traditional sporting teams (The Braves, The Falcons, and The Hawks) and lower level soccer has to compete with those events for patrons. I think there’s enthusiasm and knowledge to be had in the crowd, it’s just a matter of drawing it out, and not letting soccer become “the s-word”.
College Guy Sitting on My Row: “I have no idea why this is the most popular sport around the world. I really, really don’t.”
With more crowd involvement, I think he’ll understand why soccer is a beautiful thing.
It’s just going to take a bit more time.
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