PULLMAN – As the World Cup begins today in South Africa, tens of millions of fans will devote hours to watching soccer, in hopes of their national team winning it all. Among them will be John Wong, WSU sport management professor, an expert on hockey and the business of sport, and an avid fan and participant in soccer.
“We should be aware that soccer is very popular at the grassroots level, i.e. high schools and youth leagues. Participation increased during the 1990s but has leveled off in this decade,” he said when asked if there is a “Golden Age” of soccer coming to the U.S.
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