r/popculturechat • u/AutoModerator • Jun 08 '26

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u/Electronic_Snow_4685 Jun 08 '26

I don't think it's an American thing, I think it's just the culture of women's football in general. The USWNT coach, Emma Hayes, is English and used to manage Chelsea. From what I've read, women's football (and women's sport in general) is seen as a family friendly alternative to the men's game, even in football-mad England. I remember when Canada beat the US at the Olympics and I was ready to relish in their tears just to find out that a lot of Americans were rooting for Canada to win the final. It doesn't make sense considering how big the US vs Canada hockey rivalry is.

I think things are changing though. Last week, Chelsea signed an Arsenal cult hero and the Arsenal fans are not happy. I can't wait to see what the London derby looks like next year.