Football will never be as popular as other sports but its developed a sizable following here, especially among young people.
People just felt elated we won. It’ll never be taken away from us even if Team USA doesn’t make it to the final.
I don’t think as a team sport, the MLS is ever going to compete with the NFL, or MLB.
But more and more, Americans are following the Top-Flight European Leagues. And also support of the National Team is becoming more typical of support of the National teams around the world. Americans have bought the most WC tickets of any country outside of Brazil...actually this has been the case for the last few WCs.
What’s missing is that household name, that American “Messi” or “Ronaldo”. The one who can inspire young kids the pursue playing the game at the highest levels.