These are responses to articles like those of Goldberg and Coulter demeaning those who love the game making it seem like we are a distinct minority that can hardly be tolerated. The fact is that we are in the majority globally and this drives some mad.
In the U.S., you are a distinct minority. As far as being tolerated, there is no issue with soccer fans enjoying the game as long as they do not become aggressive evangelists who refuse to take no for an answer.