World Cup Nationalism Drives Media as U.S. Seeks ‘Soccer Nation’ Status

Want proof that the U.S. is now “a soccer nation” that truly treats the sport like the rest of the world does?

It’s the wholesale, unapologetic media homerism.

Forget the social media engagement, the packed stadiums (except for that first game) or the jingoistic “USA!

USA!” watch parties.

We’ve seen that before.

What’s new is […]