Why Isn't There a "Footballing Culture" in the U.S.A
All sports come with fandoms. They are the root of the business, the thing that drives the players to victory, the judge, jury, and executioner of all things the teams and players stand for. European football is particularly peculiar in this regard because of the nature of how passionate some people are about their football clubs. Without getting into too much detail, football fanbases have become a part of the matchday culture for a sport that has been ingrained in almost 200 years of history. Every footballing nation has a football culture, a deep underlying love for the sport, and a determined style of play they have adhered to for many years. Examples include the rough and physical football played in England, the flair and speed game in Spain, Total Football in Holland, the list goes on. These are countries that have players who play from the lowest divisions of the game in the hopes of getting all the way to the highest tier. They grow up around the play style and the culture of t...