Question about the winning American goal in the US vs Iran game.

[MichMan]

8. I read it twice and I still don't feel like I know any more than I did.

I must admit, the only reason I am watching at all is because People's Court and Hot Bench are preempted. Having zero knowledge, hockey (which I love) seemed kind of close.

Hockey offsides also prevents people camping out in front of the goal unless the puck is in the offensive end. Hockey games typically will have between 5-10 total goals per team.

Seems to a bystander like me that soccer is specifically trying to hobble the offense, which results in very low scoring games. Not trying to make the game fit my perceptions, but IMO, opening up the game a little for the offense might help the popularity in the US.