How Soccer and Formula One Are Winning Over American Fans (In The Loop)

In this edition of "Scoreboard," #NewsyInTheLoop explores how sports have adapted to a wider-than-ever landscape, particularly F1 racing and soccer. So, what does it look like as more Americans dedicate themselves to the world’s game? Christian Bryant hit the bars earlier-than-usual to find out more.
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[@laanierhae]

Thanks for covering this and interviewing our members!

[@Alejandro67317]

Soccer is taking over ⚽️💯

[@elseif1030]

football

[@charlesmartin2888]

Let’s hope the shit don’t go down like football factory.

[@Embargoman]

It created empty ballparks when baseball games are in session.

[@WorldCupNorthAmerica]

2026 FIFA WORLD CUP

[@PussianoGaynaldoPiuu]

Leo Pepsi.. bigger then all USA

[@rhlopez2694]

"I like the way they bounce the ball off of their head, real cute".

[@juan1189]

Yeah and trying someone else to fight you that header you could end up with a broken skull.

[@wjbt3]

They're both a little boring, imo

[@juan1189]

Baseball, NASCAR and Hockey are boring to me but to each their own of course

[@filonin2]

76 views in 2 hours, so no. No one cares about soccer.

[@evilkhamzat]

Negative IQ take

[@AmanKumar-gq2qy]

Apparently whole world

[@thomasmckennie8771]

Gareth BAAAAAALLLLLEEEEEEE!!!!!!

[@NoName-rq6bg]

No one except the whole world

[@america1832]

⚽FOOTBALL⚽

[@ChrisP-sc9sf]

Support Promotion and Relegation! Support clubs that aren't afraid of competition. Support your local USL club. Boycott MLS until they support Promotion and Relegation. Fix American Soccer. Demand better leagues not leagues that support mediocre play.