The USA vs. Portugal World Cup match may have been a heartbreaking 2-2 tie, but it was a massive victory for both ESPN and Univision viewership-wise. The game is now the most watched U.S. soccer match ever with 18.22 million viewers. Yesterday’s game peaked from 7:30 to 8 PM ET at 22.96 million – making it the most watched sporting event ever on ESPN except for NFL. Univision hit a viewership record too, with 6.5 million watching the game on the Spanish-language network yesterday — that’s the most viewers ever for a U.S. match on Univision.
I dunno why Americans are suddenly using soccer. Like we've always ignored it. I love to play it but I could never get into watching it like I can with basketball.
I dunno why Americans are suddenly using soccer. Like we've always ignored it. I love to play it but I could never get into watching it like I can with basketball.
I honestly see social media playing a huge part. It's always #1 trending everywhere. People are sheep.. they see people tweeting about it and run to their televisions to see what the fuss is about. And the fact that the US soccer team has kinda been defying expectations and snatching
Baseball is the most boring sport ever and my family loves it.
It's literally just baseball players trying to hit a ball and strike out and waiting 10 minutes to run to the base.
Has anyone been to Buffalo Wild Wings while US soccer team played? Has it been as busy/exciting as when NFL games are on? I'm gonna go next time US plays. i love the autmo
Despite problems handling the over-capacity crowd watching Sunday's World Cup game telecast in Chicago, organizers expect no problems handling an even bigger crowd for this Thursday's game.≥
Though organizers expect an even bigger crowd for the next U.S. contest Thursday against Germany, Mendoza said, capacity should not be an issue, because it will be held rain or shine at Petrillo Music Shell in Grant Park. That venue has hosted Chicago Bulls championship parties, Blues Fest and other major events.