Anyone else here love soccer?

Don't you all just love the sport? I could watch it all day long no matter what countries or clubs are playing against each other ( of course I prefer watching good clubs and countries playing ). Most of my friends are soccer fanatics too. It's just so kewl If you don't love it, why?And... What is the general opinion about soccer in the states? Is it considered a "girls' sport" like I many times keep hearing? Is it given value like football or ice hockey?

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