Research Topic

Reading/Researching Times: found, read, and annotated 5 articles- 80 min
found and read 3 more articles- 30 min
Proof of Heaven by Eben Alexander   1/23-10 min 1/24-20 min. 1/26- 15 min  pp. 16-30

Informal: So my topic is on the growth of soccer in the U.S. since 1993. Ever since the creation of the MLS, soccer has skyrocketed in the U.S. In other continents soccer is their sport, but here you have football, basketball, and baseball. Most of the best athletes go to those sports instead of soccer, so the U.S. isn't as good as other countries. My research is answering how the U.S. has gotten more competitive with other countries in the world. So far I've learned that the U.S. is making progress towards becoming a top soccer nation.

Formal: The topic I am currently researching is the the rapid growth, development, and popularity of soccer in the United States. My research focuses specifically on the growth since 1993, the year the MLS, or Major League Soccer, was created. By comparing statistics like merchandise sales, marketing deals, attendance ratings, and television ratings, I am able to compare the United States with other countries all over the Earth. Another angle I take in my research are the players themselves. Athletes across the country are focusing on other sports like football, basketball, and baseball. In other countries, the best athletes are focusing on soccer. My research aims to answer wether or not the United States has  gotten more competitive in soccer since 1993.