K'dude, Soccer is not popular in USA because it is not broadcoasted in the leading Television networks. Most of the US Televisions are reluctant to broadcast Soccer compared to other sports because of the less time it allows them to play some ADs. If Soccer had these timeouts, quarters etc, it would surely be broadcasted in USA and hence would be popular. But as you say, It's good that it is not popular here. He he he!!! nice one.