Yesterday I went to a Los Angeles Galaxy game with a friend who had pre-purchased tickets a month earlier.
The Home Depot Center was impressive and the fans were lively. From casual observation, I can assume that 20,000 of the 29,000 seats were filled. Not bad.
The game was entertaining with the Galaxy winning with the score 2-1.
After going to soccer games in Korea and in England, I feel as though I have a sense of a good crowd and fan base. Due to the marginal reputation of soccer in the U.S., I was expecting an apathetic and passive crowd. Instead, I was met by a fan base that was both passionate and unrelenting throughout the entire game. These people didn't care that soccer wasn't as popular as basketball, baseball, or football in the states. All they cared about was their appreciation of the game and being surrounded by others who supported the game. It doesn't take all 10 million of Los Angeles' residents to fill the stadium, just 29,000 (.29%). While not a dedicated fan, I now appreciate the existence of the Los Angeles Galaxy, a team serving the interests of the public.
If given the opportunity, go to a game and support your local sports team (especially if it's a sport you typically don't follow).
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i think the LA Galaxy team should draft you into their team
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