Most USA Can’t Watch The Saturday Game

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The U.S. could clinch a World Cup berth on Saturday night, and not many American soccer fans will be watching.

That’s the absurd situation we find ourselves in thanks to the screwy way that FIFA allows host countries to handle the video broadcast rights for World Cup qualifiers. As a result, the huge U.S.-Honduras game in San Pedro Sula (Saturday, 10 p.m. ET) will only be available in the U.S. on closed-circuit TV at a small number of bars and restaurants.

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One Response to "Most USA Can’t Watch The Saturday Game"

  1. Richard  October 8, 2009 at 3:21 pm

    That Sux.

    I have supported the Honduran Team all through the tournement. I even wear my “Game” Shirt every game day. Now this?

    It could be a statement, maybe not. All I know is go Honduras. This “Gringo” is on your side.

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