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2Late2Go t1_jchkhk2 wrote

One major reason why Americans don't watch women's soccer is a lack of historical exposure to the sport. The United States has a strong tradition of men's sports, with football, basketball, and baseball being the most popular. These sports have been around for a long time, and their popularity has been passed down from generation to generation. Women's sports, on the other hand, have only recently gained mainstream attention, and it will take time for them to catch up.

Another factor contributing to the lack of interest in women's soccer is media coverage. Major news outlets and broadcasters have historically favored men's sports, devoting more airtime and resources to them than to women's sports. This has created a self-fulfilling cycle in which men's sports receive more attention because they are more popular, and women's sports receive less attention because they are less popular.

Cultural attitudes towards women's sports also play a role in the lack of interest in women's soccer. Women's sports have long been seen as inferior to men's sports, both in terms of athleticism and entertainment value. This attitude is reflected in the way that women's sports are marketed, with a focus on the athletes' appearance and personality rather than their performance on the field.

Finally, some people may simply not be interested in soccer, regardless of the gender of the players. Soccer has struggled to gain a foothold in the United States, despite its popularity in other parts of the world. This may be due to a lack of familiarity with the sport, a lack of access to quality facilities, or a preference for other sports.

In conclusion, there are several reasons why Americans don't watch women's soccer, including historical biases, media coverage, cultural attitudes, and personal preferences. While progress has been made in recent years to promote women's sports, it will take time for them to catch up to the popularity of men's sports. As more people become exposed to women's soccer and recognize the skill and athleticism of its players, it is possible that interest in the sport will grow.

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jaymer2x21 t1_jchr972 wrote

How delusional are you to not understand an inferior viewing experience/product.

It's the same product at slower speeds and lesser physicality.

If they focused on differentiating the product, as opposed to telling people they should care just as much as the men's version, maybe they build some viewership and starting getting paid more.

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geordieColt88 t1_jcjrz0x wrote

That’s the worst part of watching womens football, that you have to listen to people saying stuff like

‘They don’t go down east like the men’

‘Player A is better than Player B, C and D in te mens game’

‘The womens team are better than the mens team’

If it wasn’t for that I’d care more, I watch non league football but I’d never say anyone is better there than at the top level.

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S_king_ t1_jchps46 wrote

Lmao yea it’s not at all because I want to see the best players in the world play at FIFA and the women’s teams get beat by U16 men’s (boys?) leagues

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nico87ca t1_jcjc434 wrote

This is not false, but it's missing the biggest reason (probably accounting for 90% of the "why") and it's the level of performance. Has nothing to do with how long it's been played. The reason female soccer is not watched is because it's simply because they're inferior. When's the last time you watched a second league football? Or F2 race?

Female sports in general are lower caliber, making them less interesting to watch.

There are some exceptions though.

Female tennis gets a lot of exposure. Why? Because the sport is very different. The women are weaker in strength making the tennis exchange longer and to some, more interesting to watch.

Unfortunately you can't translate this to all sports, making some female sports simply not to par with male leagues

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