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CedarPointcp 04/18/23 8:49:21 PM #1:	brightest, in your opinion? ye i mean like it will grow in popularity in the next 10, 15, 20 yrs. nfl, nba? <cite>CedarPointcp posted [p:972930518] in Of the 4 m... [t:80416627]...</cite> <quote>brightest, in your opinion? ye i mean like it will grow in popularity in the next 10, 15, 20 yrs. nfl, nba?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Antifar 04/18/23 8:56:05 PM #2:	I would argue there's a strong case to be made for soccer being more popular than hockey at this point, even if no individual soccer league is as popular as the NHL. That quibble aside NFL: Hard for me to imagine its future being brighter than its present. I'm not even convinced the injury stuff will decrease its popularity any, it's just that it's a dominant force and there's nowhere for it to go. NBA: As the game grows in popularity internationally, there's a lot of potential for it. MLB: I'd love to see it lean in to the popularity of the WBC and the international game, but I'm skeptical that MLB's owners are gonna make the right decisions. NHL: Eh. --- Please don't be weird in my topics <cite>Antifar posted [p:972930653] in Of the 4 m... [t:80416627]...</cite> <quote>I would argue there's a strong case to be made for soccer being more popular than hockey at this point, even if no individual soccer league is as popular as the NHL. That quibble asideNFL: Hard for me to imagine its future being brighter than its present. I'm not even convinced the injury stuff will decrease its popularity any, it's just that it's a dominant force and there's nowhere for it to go.NBA: As the game grows in popularity internationally, there's a lot of potential for it. MLB: I'd love to see it lean in to the popularity of the WBC and the international game, but I'm skeptical that MLB's owners are gonna make the right decisions.NHL: Eh. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Hayame_Zero 04/18/23 8:58:03 PM #3:	I don't even watch NFL, and that still comes off as faltering the most in the coming years to me --- ...I think I'm done here... <cite>Hayame_Zero posted [p:972930687] in Of the 4 m... [t:80416627]...</cite> <quote>I don't even watch NFL, and that still comes off as faltering the most in the coming years to me </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nosferatu_Zodd 04/18/23 9:05:08 PM #4:	Hockey --- https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6b/1a/6a/6b1a6a72ead402776666d859cc06a746.jpg <cite>Nosferatu_Zodd posted [p:972930792] in Of the 4 m... [t:80416627]...</cite> <quote>Hockey</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hyperskate65 04/18/23 9:06:10 PM #5:	It's always going to be NFL --- his comparison suggests we're closet african americans. PSN BlahblahUnicornx <cite>hyperskate65 posted [p:972930824] in Of the 4 m... [t:80416627]...</cite> <quote>It's always going to be NFL</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NinjaWarrior455 04/18/23 9:13:56 PM #6:	The only way I can see the NFL falling off is if kids stop participating in youth leagues in large enough numbers due to injury concerns. I would also think the NFL trying to put football on every night of the week would hurt the quality and popularity of the game but the fans would likely eat it up as well. --- Super Bowl 52 Champions!!!! http://myanimelist.net/animelist/NinjaWarrior457 <cite>NinjaWarrior455 posted [p:972930977] in Of the 4 m... [t:80416627]...</cite> <quote>The only way I can see the NFL falling off is if kids stop participating in youth leagues in large enough numbers due to injury concerns. I would also think the NFL trying to put football on every night of the week would hurt the quality and popularity of the game but the fans would likely eat it up as well.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TendoDRM 04/18/23 9:19:48 PM #7:	NHL will grow the most relative to current popularity. --- Cel Damage! Tonight at 8:00! <cite>TendoDRM posted [p:972931106] in Of the 4 m... [t:80416627]...</cite> <quote>NHL will grow the most relative to current popularity.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CedarPointcp 04/18/23 9:23:15 PM #8:	TendoDRM posted... NHL will grow the most relative to current popularity. Why do you think this though, what have you read? <cite>CedarPointcp posted [p:972931179] in Of the 4 m... [t:80416627]...</cite> <quote>TendoDRM posted... </cite><quote>NHL will grow the most relative to current popularity.</quote>Why do you think this though, what have you read?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
theAteam 04/18/23 9:31:10 PM #9:	NFL will decrease in popularity over time as the pool of talent shrinks from parents not allowing their kids play due to safety concerns. Its also so saturated in the US and has to compete with soccer internationally which is a battle it cant win. NBA Im not really sure where itll expand to. Basketball is already internationally popular and about as popular as itll get in the US. MLB put in rules to speed up the game so maybe well see some resurgence. But its an uphill battle considering the average fan is older than the other sports. NHL has potential as the least popular of the 4 currently with a lot of room to grow imo. I personally think soccer grows faster than the rest for the foreseeable future. --- Buffalo Bills <cite>theAteam posted [p:972931352] in Of the 4 m... [t:80416627]...</cite> <quote>NFL will decrease in popularity over time as the pool of talent shrinks from parents not allowing their kids play due to safety concerns. Its also so saturated in the US and has to compete with soccer internationally which is a battle it cant win. NBA Im not really sure where itll expand to. Basketball is already internationally popular and about as popular as itll get in the US.MLB put in rules to speed up the game so maybe well see some resurgence. But its an uphill battle considering the average fan is older than the other sports. NHL has potential as the least popular of the 4 currently with a lot of room to grow imo.I personally think soccer grows faster than the rest for the foreseeable future. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 04/18/23 9:38:26 PM #10:	NHL is a little bit too big. Could probably stand to cull maybe four teams, but I don't know what the other three would be after Arizona. MLS has the most room for growth, as 'Mericans slowly stop disliking soccer past middle school. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:972931497] in Of the 4 m... [t:80416627]...</cite> <quote>NHL is a little bit too big. Could probably stand to cull maybe four teams, but I don't know what the other three would be after Arizona.MLS has the most room for growth, as 'Mericans slowly stop disliking soccer past middle school.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LukaDoncic77 04/18/23 9:38:34 PM #11:	world cup is coming to North America next so soccers popularity is only going to go up over the next few years all while mls continues to expand mlb needs to find a way to make the wbc every other year instead of every three years. this year aside where it was incredible, the wbc has always been great but its too spread out between appearances, its a tournament that needs to keep fans engaged and having it every other year will do that <cite>LukaDoncic77 posted [p:972931499] in Of the 4 m... [t:80416627]...</cite> <quote>world cup is coming to North America next so soccers popularity is only going to go up over the next few years all while mls continues to expandmlb needs to find a way to make the wbc every other year instead of every three years. this year aside where it was incredible, the wbc has always been great but its too spread out between appearances, its a tournament that needs to keep fans engaged and having it every other year will do that</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
K181 04/18/23 9:39:50 PM #12:	NBA Only one of the big four with an actual global reach and it's still getting more popular. --- Irregardless, for all intensive purposes, I could care less. <cite>K181 posted [p:972931521] in Of the 4 m... [t:80416627]...</cite> <quote>NBAOnly one of the big four with an actual global reach and it's still getting more popular.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlackOmnimon 04/18/23 9:40:15 PM #13:	MLS --- Steam Deck Board https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1553-steam-deck <cite>BlackOmnimon posted [p:972931528] in Of the 4 m... [t:80416627]...</cite> <quote>MLS</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Norman_Smiley 04/18/23 9:46:35 PM #14:	NBA I think has the easiest path of growth. I think they are the most profitable in 50 years. MLB has second easiest path. 162 games is a lot to make money. And baseball is actually growing quickly globally. Embrace that shit. NFL needs a new major market. They are going after Europe, obviously, I think I would have gone after India. With only 1 game a week, they have best opportunity to be a truly global league. NHL is fucked. It needs huge TVs to be good, but everyone under 30 consumes video on their phone. And global warming fucks them too. --- http://i.imgur.com/BVBQC.jpg The big wiggle equals ratings. <cite>Norman_Smiley posted [p:972931637] in Of the 4 m... [t:80416627]...</cite> <quote>NBA I think has the easiest path of growth. I think they are the most profitable in 50 years.MLB has second easiest path. 162 games is a lot to make money. And baseball is actually growing quickly globally. Embrace that shit.NFL needs a new major market. They are going after Europe, obviously, I think I would have gone after India. With only 1 game a week, they have best opportunity to be a truly global league. NHL is fucked. It needs huge TVs to be good, but everyone under 30 consumes video on their phone. And global warming fucks them too. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jackal4 04/18/23 9:50:58 PM #15:	Since you said has the potential to grow the most, I guess I will say the NBA. The NFL is and will remain at the top, but i don't think it's possible to get much more popular. It will just to continue to be at the top and print money. NHL just isn't that popular outside of certain markets, don't know that much can fix that. MLB is actively being consumed by the cancerous tumor that is Rob Manfred, hopefully he will either drop dead pretty soon or finally decide he has enough money in his pockets and mercifully retire. While I don't personally enjoy it, the NBA seems to be mostly competently run while still having room for growth. --- Signature goes here <cite>Jackal4 posted [p:972931721] in Of the 4 m... [t:80416627]...</cite> <quote>Since you said has the potential to grow the most, I guess I will say the NBA.The NFL is and will remain at the top, but i don't think it's possible to get much more popular. It will just to continue to be at the top and print money.NHL just isn't that popular outside of certain markets, don't know that much can fix that.MLB is actively being consumed by the cancerous tumor that is Rob Manfred, hopefully he will either drop dead pretty soon or finally decide he has enough money in his pockets and mercifully retire.While I don't personally enjoy it, the NBA seems to be mostly competently run while still having room for growth.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CedarPointcp 04/19/23 7:33:50 AM #16:	Bump <cite>CedarPointcp posted [p:972937881] in Of the 4 m... [t:80416627]...</cite> <quote>Bump</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Shotgunnova 04/19/23 7:37:25 AM #17:	MLB banned extreme shifts and added a pitch timer, so games have been pretty robust. I think one nine-inning game for Detroit was under two hours recently -- not bad. The WBC really showed a lot of talented folks, too, so hopefully some will make their way over to the big leagues. --- Take me down from the ridge where the summer ends And watch the city spread out just like a jet's flame <cite>Shotgunnova posted [p:972937908] in Of the 4 m... [t:80416627]...</cite> <quote>MLB banned extreme shifts and added a pitch timer, so games have been pretty robust. I think one nine-inning game for Detroit was under two hours recently -- not bad. The WBC really showed a lot of talented folks, too, so hopefully some will make their way over to the big leagues.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CedarPointcp 04/19/23 7:57:39 AM #18:	Shotgunnova posted... MLB banned extreme shifts and added a pitch timer, so games have been pretty robust. I think one nine-inning game for Detroit was under two hours recently -- not bad. The WBC really showed a lot of talented folks, too, so hopefully some will make their way over to the big leagues. oh so mlb is you favorite? do you like nba? <cite>CedarPointcp posted [p:972938094] in Of the 4 m... [t:80416627]...</cite> <quote>Shotgunnova posted... </cite><quote>MLB banned extreme shifts and added a pitch timer, so games have been pretty robust. I think one nine-inning game for Detroit was under two hours recently -- not bad. The WBC really showed a lot of talented folks, too, so hopefully some will make their way over to the big leagues.</quote>oh so mlb is you favorite? do you like nba?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DepreceV2 04/19/23 7:59:08 AM #19:	NBA has the highest growth potential but I dont think it will pass up the NFL since it will be growing too --- Atlanta Falcons choking a 28-3 lead in the 3rd qtr: https://youtu.be/gY8exXZgyqc Atlanta Falcons choking a 26-10 lead in the 4th qtr: https://youtu.be/BYJHgyXiwvs <cite>DepreceV2 posted [p:972938107] in Of the 4 m... [t:80416627]...</cite> <quote>NBA has the highest growth potential but I dont think it will pass up the NFL since it will be growing too </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CwebbMichSac4 04/19/23 8:09:19 AM #20:	DepreceV2 posted... NBA has the highest growth potential but I dont think it will pass up the NFL since it will be growing too oh , so none of you think that any of these 4 will go down in popularity? <cite>CwebbMichSac4 posted [p:972938204] in Of the 4 m... [t:80416627]...</cite> <quote>DepreceV2 posted... </cite><quote>NBA has the highest growth potential but I dont think it will pass up the NFL since it will be growing too</quote>oh , so none of you think that any of these 4 will go down in popularity?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Noname12 04/19/23 8:14:04 AM #21:	I think the NBA the most right now. Its really become like a lifestyle instead of a sport these days. Its like a reality tv show. Its huge with the broccoli haired rich kids now --- Darkprince45 <cite>Noname12 posted [p:972938253] in Of the 4 m... [t:80416627]...</cite> <quote>I think the NBA the most right now. Its really become like a lifestyle instead of a sport these days. Its like a reality tv show. Its huge with the broccoli haired rich kids now </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CassandraCroft 04/19/23 8:14:37 AM #22:	Oh look no mention of Major League Soccer in this flopic. The MLS is the THIRD most popular sport in the US. It is absolutely hammering Ice Hockey and Basketball for attendances. Some MLS games have had over 70,000 in attendance at certain games. I once saw part of a Kansas City Wizards game and the stadium was packed. So my choice goes to MLS. More teams are planned to enter over the next couple of years and it just seems to be going from strength to strength. I see a couple of others have also picked Soccer (using Soccer instead of Association Football as this is a US sports thread). --- All your base are belong to us. Been gaming since 1979. Xbox Live Account Sophitia99 <cite>CassandraCroft posted [p:972938257] in Of the 4 m... [t:80416627]...</cite> <quote>Oh look no mention of Major League Soccer in this flopic.The MLS is the THIRD most popular sport in the US. It is absolutely hammering Ice Hockey and Basketball for attendances. Some MLS games have had over 70,000 in attendance at certain games. I once saw part of a Kansas City Wizards game and the stadium was packed.So my choice goes to MLS. More teams are planned to enter over the next couple of years and it just seems to be going from strength to strength.I see a couple of others have also picked Soccer (using Soccer instead of Association Football as this is a US sports thread).</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Antifar 04/19/23 8:19:44 AM #24:	undefined posted... The MLS is the THIRD most popular sport in the US. As a big MLS fan: This is an insane falsehood. undefined posted... Some MLS games have had over 70,000 in attendance at certain games. Some have, yes! But league average attendance is around 20k for a significantly shorter season than NBA, NHL, or MLB. More relevant than attendance is television viewership, where even MLS Cup rarely cracks 2 million viewers (compare that to the average Stanley cup game, at ~5 million, or World Series game, at ~11 million). undefined posted... I once saw part of a Kansas City Wizards game and the stadium was packed. It has been ten years since they were the Kansas City Wizards. --- Please don't be weird in my topics <cite>Antifar posted [p:972938311] in Of the 4 m... [t:80416627]...</cite> <quote>undefined posted... </cite><quote>The MLS is the THIRD most popular sport in the US.</quote>As a big MLS fan: This is an insane falsehood.undefined posted... </cite><quote>Some MLS games have had over 70,000 in attendance at certain games.</quote>Some have, yes! But league average attendance is around 20k for a significantly shorter season than NBA, NHL, or MLB. More relevant than attendance is television viewership, where even MLS Cup rarely cracks 2 million viewers (compare that to the average Stanley cup game, at ~5 million, or World Series game, at ~11 million).undefined posted... </cite><quote>I once saw part of a Kansas City Wizards game and the stadium was packed.</quote>It has been ten years since they were the Kansas City Wizards.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DepreceV2 04/19/23 8:26:28 AM #25:	CwebbMichSac4 posted... oh , so none of you think that any of these 4 will go down in popularity? I was just talking about the NBA and NFL. MLB has been going down consistently for the most part. I THINK I read that the MLB might have had a small resurgence but Im not sure. There is a reason they are trying to make the game faster. I have no opinion on NHL because I dont follow NHL --- Atlanta Falcons choking a 28-3 lead in the 3rd qtr: https://youtu.be/gY8exXZgyqc Atlanta Falcons choking a 26-10 lead in the 4th qtr: https://youtu.be/BYJHgyXiwvs <cite>DepreceV2 posted [p:972938408] in Of the 4 m... [t:80416627]...</cite> <quote>CwebbMichSac4 posted... </cite><quote>oh , so none of you think that any of these 4 will go down in popularity?</quote>I was just talking about the NBA and NFL. MLB has been going down consistently for the most part. I THINK I read that the MLB might have had a small resurgence but Im not sure. There is a reason they are trying to make the game faster. I have no opinion on NHL because I dont follow NHL</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Quicksilver 04/19/23 8:29:15 AM #26:	Probably Soccer and basketball. Both sports have a low cost of entry you just need a ball and a hoop or goal. Not loads of equipment like other sports. Another major factor is both sports have women's leagues so everyone can play so the sports appeal to everyone. Not just guys like football. --- I play video games. <cite>Quicksilver posted [p:972938452] in Of the 4 m... [t:80416627]...</cite> <quote>Probably Soccer and basketball. Both sports have a low cost of entry you just need a ball and a hoop or goal. Not loads of equipment like other sports.Another major factor is both sports have women's leagues so everyone can play so the sports appeal to everyone. Not just guys like football.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Corrik7 04/19/23 8:30:29 AM #27:	I feel like eventually soccer will become bigger in the US (probably after they host their next world cup), but NBA has the most potential right now. --- Xbox Live User Name - Corrik PSN User Name - Corrik7 Currently playing: Control (X1) <cite>Corrik7 posted [p:972938472] in Of the 4 m... [t:80416627]...</cite> <quote>I feel like eventually soccer will become bigger in the US (probably after they host their next world cup), but NBA has the most potential right now. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CassandraCroft 04/19/23 8:34:42 AM #28:	Antifar posted... As a big MLS fan: This is an insane falsehood. WRONG! It is FOURTH if you include the CFL (Canadian Football League) but take that out and it means it is THIRD in The US behind NFL and MLB. The MLS is the SEVENTH most popular league in the world. It's average attendance of 20,000 is bigger than almost every club in Scottish Football. The only clubs it doesn't beat are Scotland's powerhouses of Rangers and Celtic. Whether you like it or not MLS has really caught on in The US. Also I see they are other Professional Soccer leagues in The US. --- All your base are belong to us. Been gaming since 1979. Xbox Live Account Sophitia99 <cite>CassandraCroft posted [p:972938521] in Of the 4 m... [t:80416627]...</cite> <quote>Antifar posted... </cite><quote>As a big MLS fan: This is an insane falsehood.</quote> WRONG!It is FOURTH if you include the CFL (Canadian Football League) but take that out and it means it is THIRD in The US behind NFL and MLB.The MLS is the SEVENTH most popular league in the world. It's average attendance of 20,000 is bigger than almost every club in Scottish Football. The only clubs it doesn't beat are Scotland's powerhouses of Rangers and Celtic.Whether you like it or not MLS has really caught on in The US. Also I see they are other Professional Soccer leagues in The US.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Antifar 04/19/23 9:15:46 AM #29:	Average attendance is a poor metric for popularity given the differences in venue size, number of games, etc. It is a much better idea to look at television viewership, not least because this is where leagues make a majority of their revenue. --- Please don't be weird in my topics <cite>Antifar posted [p:972939087] in Of the 4 m... [t:80416627]...</cite> <quote>Average attendance is a poor metric for popularity given the differences in venue size, number of games, etc. It is a much better idea to look at television viewership, not least because this is where leagues make a majority of their revenue. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
voldothegr8 04/19/23 9:23:17 AM #30:	MLB, the new rules are awesome and got me watching again. NFL will always dominate though, don't see it falling off ever. --- Oda break tracker 2022- 13 (3) \| THE Ohio State:11-1 \| Las Vegas Raiders: 6-9 <cite>voldothegr8 posted [p:972939196] in Of the 4 m... [t:80416627]...</cite> <quote>MLB, the new rules are awesome and got me watching again.NFL will always dominate though, don't see it falling off ever.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CwebbMichSac4 04/19/23 6:14:14 PM #31:	voldothegr8 posted... MLB, the new rules are awesome and got me watching again. NFL will always dominate though, don't see it falling off ever. <cite>CwebbMichSac4 posted [p:972949491] in Of the 4 m... [t:80416627]...</cite> <quote>voldothegr8 posted... </cite><quote>MLB, the new rules are awesome and got me watching again.NFL will always dominate though, don't see it falling off ever.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ryven 04/19/23 6:23:19 PM #32:	CassandraCroft posted... WRONG! It is FOURTH if you include the CFL (Canadian Football League) but take that out and it means it is THIRD in The US behind NFL and MLB. The MLS is the SEVENTH most popular league in the world. It's average attendance of 20,000 is bigger than almost every club in Scottish Football. The only clubs it doesn't beat are Scotland's powerhouses of Rangers and Celtic. Whether you like it or not MLS has really caught on in The US. Also I see they are other Professional Soccer leagues in The US. https://thesporting.blog/blog/the-10-most-popular-sports-in-the-us According to this article, statistics say Soccer is ranked 6th in popularity in the US. Behind Football, basketball, baseball, boxing and hockey. --- 'We're not gonna make it, are we? People i mean.' 'It's in your nature to destroy yourselves.' <cite>Ryven posted [p:972949672] in Of the 4 m... [t:80416627]...</cite> <quote>CassandraCroft posted... </cite><quote>WRONG!It is FOURTH if you include the CFL (Canadian Football League) but take that out and it means it is THIRD in The US behind NFL and MLB.The MLS is the SEVENTH most popular league in the world. It's average attendance of 20,000 is bigger than almost every club in Scottish Football. The only clubs it doesn't beat are Scotland's powerhouses of Rangers and Celtic.Whether you like it or not MLS has really caught on in The US. Also I see they are other Professional Soccer leagues in The US.</quote>https://thesporting.blog/blog/the-10-most-popular-sports-in-the-usAccording to this article, statistics say Soccer is ranked 6th in popularity in the US. Behind Football, basketball, baseball, boxing and hockey.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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