I have no idea really why people get so excited for the U.S. to host the World Cup. I get it, it's a big tournament held once every four years and doesn't come to the U.S. very often. But, a few things.
a- U.S. soccer sucks
b-The U.S. is spread so far apart, you are really going to HAVE to want it to see a big match. I mean, Houston MAY get a match, maybe two, which is where I'm local to. Can't wait for that qualification match between Peru and Senegal at NRG.
c-Ticket prices are going to be absolutely nuts. They area already stating the average price will be $400/ticket. Which means if you don't want to have to bring binoculars into the game, you are spending over $1,000 per ticket for a marginal match. If you want to see the U.S. or a quarterfinal or semifinal game, good luck.
Put me on record as saying the WC should be hosted in a European country 3 out of every 4 WC's (AT LEAST). It's so much more convenient as far as travel and proximity to stadiums. Suppose you support Germany like any intelligent fan should do. First match in NY. Quarter final in Seattle, Semi in Atlanta, Final in Dallas, gtfo with that travel schedule and making that work out.
If you're REALLY into the WC, it only goes every four years, so shoot the locks off the wallet and splurge for a trip to France or Germany when one of those countries host. Pricing will probably be about the same as when it comes here ffs.
Yeah, I know it's a huge advantage to the European clubs to host there and unfair to South America or Asia. Don't care. If you're good enough to win it all, location shouldn't make THAT much of a difference on a national level.
International soccer sucks as it is.
Pulisic gonna be late 20's by the time WC is here and only reason we qualify is we host.
Only saving grace is by the time it comes here, I'll only have to buy two tickets to a match instead of five. I'll probably go to one game just to cross it off my bucket list but would much much much rather go see Real Madrid or Barca or Bayern or hell even a London club or two then give a flying fuck about the WC.
