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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sure lots of people are upset that they didn't skip work yesterday to watch a thrilling 1-1 draw.

Now, I know that my simple American brain isn't able to capture the subtle nuance of each touch and the grace of the 'beautiful' game, even though I watched.

The ball went in the net twice.  It almost went in the net maybe 3 other times.  At least a dozen players fell to the ground to take a break while grabbing their leg or toe from slight contact.  Just like every other soccer match that I've watched.

Riveting.  [/quote]

Yes, the flopping in yesterday's game was out of control, especially toward the end. I can admit that as a soccer fan.

Our family now faithfully watches the women's English Premier League - great soccer and far less flopping.[/quote]

I could do with less flopping as an avid EPL fan but the women's game is just so slow. The speed isn't there, the strength is different and the pace is entirely different from the men. I just cannot watch this - and yes, I have daughters who play and go to Spirit games to support them. I wish the women well but this is one sport where I don't enjoy the women's side as much as the men's (tennis, eg, is one where I enjoy both equally). [/quote]

Have you tried watching the WSL?  It's better than the NWSL.[/quote]

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