While the World Cup may still be two years away, Copa America has brought an increased interest in soccer among New Yorkers.
While the World Cup may still be two years away, Copa America has brought an increased interest in soccer among New Yorkers — along with Euro 2024 taking place at the same time in Germany — and American soccer fans in general over the past few weeks.
The 1994 World Cup that was hosted in the United States — Giants Stadium hosted seven games that tournament — proved to be a turning point for the sport with Major League Soccer being founded in 1993 — as part of the country’s bid for the tournament — and launched in 1996.Both clubs are also in the midst of strong seasons that have put NYCFC and the Red Bulls in playoff position, and the NWSL’s Gotham FC is coming off a championship run last season, helping to draw more awareness in the area.
For veteran New York soccer journalist Michael Lewis, the sport has arrived in the United States, noting the attention Copa America and even Euro 2024 have gotten and the knowledge of the European leagues like the Premier League or La Liga in Spain by American fans.“Whether or not they want to follow the local teams yet, I’m not certain,” Lewis said, noting that it may just be a matter of time. “I’ve always said I know they want a revolution, but I think you need an evolution.
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